verbosedutch

MSU was the 25th best 3pt shooting team by % in the Nation...how is that “average”?

Duke will be a massive chore for MSU, if Ward can’t go there’s about 5% chance. They don’t have a 4th big man to soak up minutes, & Tillman & Goins can’t sustain 40mins vs Zion & Co.

MSU certainly lost to Illinois & Indiana (2x), MSU’s failures in those games highlight the areas LSU may be able to hurt MSU. Turnovers & Offensive rebounds.

Actually, Ahrens is a SG/SF. LINK Not only has Langford been out, but McQuaid missed multiple games, which led Ahrens to play the 2 some. The wings, 2 & 3, at MSU are essentially interchangeable, to a significant degree the same can be said for the 4 & 5. The duties for the 3 & 4 are almost always dissimilar, though both are “forwards”.

Henry has been used, & produced, at different levels following the injuries to Langford & then Ahrens. After Langford’s injury (game 14 to present) Henry has averaged nearly 25 minutes a game. Since Ahrens’ injury vs Indiana (& then again vs Michigan), Henry has seen his minutes jump to over 30, & he’s averaging 8.5 pts 6+ rebs & attempted 1.4 3s per gm (making 54.5%) over that 8 game span. LINK

I’m curious how you rank MSU’s top 4-5 players. You indicated LSU may have the 6-7 of the Top 10, & have provided the names of 6 Tigers, but I’m unsure who you have at 2 through 5 for MSU.