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Michigan State basketball: Report card for big win over Michigan

By Connor Muldowney

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 07: Head coach Tom Izzo reacts while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 07, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 59-53. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 07: Head coach Tom Izzo reacts while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 07, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 59-53. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Jan 7, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) drives into the paint against Michigan Wolverines center Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) drives into the paint against Michigan Wolverines center Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports /

Tyson Walker: A-

I was pleased with how well Tyson Walker played on both sides of the ball against the Wolverines and while I’m tempted to give him an A, I think he just missed that grade because it wasn’t his best shooting performance and also because he had just two assists with two turnovers.

Walker looked like the best player on the floor at times and he made shots that Michigan State desperately needed.

When Michigan State needed someone to step up and hit a big shot or show zero hesitation after catching a pass on the perimeter with space, Walker was that guy. He made a couple of threes as well as drove to the hoop and converted on a couple of nice drives. I’d like to see him drive to the hoop more often because he draws plenty of mismatches and can take advantage.

There’s a reason everyone talked about Michigan State having the best guard play in the Big Ten this offseason and Walker is just one-third of the reason for that but he was a major positive against Michigan on Saturday afternoon.

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