Michigan State Basketball: 5 reasons Kerry Blackshear is perfect fit

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 14: Teammates Kerry Blackshear Jr. #24 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker #4 of the Virginia Tech Hokies react against the Florida State Seminoles during their game in the quarterfinal round of the 2019 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 14, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 29: Kerry Blackshear Jr. #24 of the Virginia Tech Hokies shoots the ball against Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

1. Perfect insertion into starting lineup

We already talked about the void that Nick Ward left in the Spartans’ post, but even if he were to return, Kerry Blackshear would be the absolute perfect addition to the starting lineup.

No, he likely wouldn’t start over Ward next season, but he fits in the offense perfectly. He plays around the perimeter as well as in the post and can assume the role of multiple guys. Ward and Kenny Goins had different skill sets — one could shoot from the perimeter and the other was strictly a post player. Blackshear would be a rare combination of the two.

Blackshear isn’t afraid to shoot over defenders from long-range which could help Xavier Tillman develop his post game, he can run the floor like Ward and he can facilitate. He’s going to back guys down in the post with his 6-10 frame, so there’s no worry about him shying away from contact.

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All-in-all, this would be the ideal fit for both sides and Blackshear would join a national title contender and immediately improve the Spartans on both ends of the floor.

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