Michigan State Basketball: 3 takeaways from big win over Notre Dame

Michigan State Basketball: 3 takeaways from impressive win over Notre Dame

Nov 28, 2020; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Malik Hall (25) celebrates with forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 28, 2020; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Aaron Henry (0) goes to the basket as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Juwan Durham (11) defends during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Aaron Henry has taken that next step

Aaron Henry only scored four points in the first game and attempted just three field goals, but he looked better. It’s hard to explain, but he looked like a better overall player despite the low point total.

And then he doubled down on that improvement with a 14-point game against Notre Dame, shooting 4-for-11 from the floor and 5-for-5 from the free throw line. He also had eight rebounds, four blocks, a steal and three assists with just two turnovers. He was in foul trouble but some of the calls were slightly questionable. Can’t fault him for that.

Notre Dame had a nightmare of a time trying to score whenever Henry was on the floor. He was suffocating his man all game and gave up very little on the defensive end.

Henry looks like a top-tier player this season and he has taken that next step to improve his all-around game. He is one of the best players in the conference and it’s hard to deny that.

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