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Michigan State Basketball: Projected starting lineup for 2020-21 season

By Connor Muldowney

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, talks with Rocket Watts during the first half on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.200308 Msu Osu 082a
Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, talks with Rocket Watts during the first half on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.200308 Msu Osu 082a /
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Michigan State forward Aaron Henry celebrates during the 80-69 win against Ohio State on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Breslin Center.
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry celebrates during the 80-69 win against Ohio State on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Breslin Center. /

Michigan State is going to have one of the best backcourts, which includes the wings, in the entire nation. You can’t go wrong with Rocket Watts at the point and Josh Langford back and healthy at the two-guard spot, but on the other wing, the Spartans will have a true pro prospect in Aaron Henry who decided to come back for his junior year.

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Henry seems like he’s been in Tom Izzo’s doghouse in each of his first two seasons, but people don’t realize that the Hall of Fame head coach is the toughest on the guys who he believes can be great. Henry fits that description.

The growth of Henry has been obvious. As a freshman, he was a raw offensive talent with clear defensive strengths. He averaged 6.1 points and 3.8 rebounds but he improved to 10 points and 4.6 rebounds as a sophomore. His shooting numbers dipped a bit, but he was expected to contribute more in his second season.

Now, entering his junior season, many believe Henry can be a candidate for Big Ten Player of the Year as one of the conference’s best wings. He can defend anywhere from one through three and all he needs to do is maintain his confidence and hold onto the ball.

The sky is the limit for Henry in 2020-21.

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