Michigan State Basketball: 3 post-game thoughts from EMU win
![Nov 25, 2020; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo raises his arms during the first half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Nov 25, 2020; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo raises his arms during the first half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/3c6c300a7220660d86594427c6663c7c83d855d5a167eb31234c341d7a0974cc.jpg)
2. Aaron Henry’s playmaking was a plus
Nope, not Loyer.
Nope, not Rocket.
The leading assist man for the Spartans wasn’t a point guard, but instead, it was junior forward Aaron Henry.
Donning a new hairstyle and a new number, Henry was the guy setting up players for buckets. While only scoring six points on three shots, he grabbed four rebounds and dished out a team-high seven assists.
Henry’s playmaking has always been underrated, but he never had the responsibility of being the main facilitator. This is a role he could take on now, having the most experience the last few years in the starting lineup. Henry is seemingly a better passer than Loyer, so this could be advantageous to Tom Izzo.
We know how good Aaron Henry is at scoring the basketball. He’s got a great first step that allows him to blow by defenders and get to the basket. He’s a decent shooter. He’s the best defensive player on the floor.
Being a guy who needs NBA scouts to pay attention to him, adding “good ball handler and playmaker” to his repertoire is exactly what he needs to be viewed as a guy who can survive in the league. Henry’s ability to pass the ball adds a new dynamic to Izzo’s offense.