Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions for 2019 Final Four

Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions for Spartans in 2019 Final Four

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Cassius Winston #5 and head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talk against the LSU Tigers during the second half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 31: Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his three point basket late in the game against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

4. Kenny Goins gets back on track

Kenny Goins hasn’t been himself over the past five games. He’s shot over 33 percent just one time in that span and that was when he attempted only five shots against Minnesota.

In fact, Goins made just 1-of-10 field goals against Bradley, 2-of-10 against LSU and 4-of-12 versus Duke. He has been ice-cold in the NCAA Tournament, and that needs to change if the Spartans are going to advance past the Red Raiders on Saturday to play for a title Monday night.

The senior will answer the call and snap back to life, regaining his shooting touch. If the Spartans only play one game, he’ll make 60 percent of his shots (6-for-10) along with three 3-pointers and if they make it to the title game, he’ll shoot over 50 percent for both games combined.

Michigan State needs Goins to start making his shots, especially since he’ll get plenty of opportunities against Texas Tech’s defense which collapses and doesn’t allow driving lanes which means the perimeter could see some open shots.

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