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Michigan State Basketball: Way-too-early projected starting lineup for 2020-21

By Connor Muldowney

Rocket Watts, Michigan State basketball (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
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CHAMPAIGN, IL – FEBRUARY 11: Aaron Henry #11 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center on February 11, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CHAMPAIGN, IL – FEBRUARY 11: Aaron Henry #11 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center on February 11, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

There’s talk that Aaron Henry could test the draft waters, but I just don’t see that happening as he knows he was just too inconsistent to be selected in 2020.

Henry did see his numbers climb from his freshman season, though. He averaged 10 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 44 percent from the floor and 34 percent from 3-point range. His shooting numbers dropped because he attempted about double the amount of field goals per game that he as a freshman.

Although ESPN lists him as a forward because of his 6-foot-6 frame, Henry is more of a two-guard but he can stretch to the three. He’s a natural wing and can handle the ball every now and then, but the point is not his position.

Having him as the starting shooting guard will give Michigan State’s lineup some length and it should help when guarding bigger teams. He’ll create plenty of mismatches against smaller two-guards, especially since he can drive and create for himself.

I’m expecting a big statistical jump from Henry in 2020-21 as well.

Best case scenario? Josh Langford returns and Henry slides to the three.

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