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Michigan State Basketball: Cassius Winston’s return makes Spartans No. 1 for 2019-20

By Ryan Kay

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 06: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks with Cassius Winston #5 in the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the 2019 NCAA Final Four semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 6, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 06: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks with Cassius Winston #5 in the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the 2019 NCAA Final Four semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 6, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 29: Gabe Brown #13 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against Marlon Taylor #14 of the LSU Tigers during the second half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 29: Gabe Brown #13 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against Marlon Taylor #14 of the LSU Tigers during the second half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Look for underclassmen to make contributions

As good as Henry was this past season and even though Brown contributed as freshmen, two incoming freshmen will give the Spartans some quality depth and scoring off of the bench. Incoming freshmen Rockett Watts and Malik Hall will more than likely provide an immediate spark off of the bench for the Spartans in 2019-2020.

Watts has drawn comparisons to former Spartan great Kalin Lucas. Maybe not the passer as Lucas was but he has explosiveness and drive when attacking the basket and can shoot from the outside. He is a consensus top 35 recruit and will be asked to contribute as a true freshman.

Hall according to 247 Sports is the 55th top ranked player in the 2019 class. At 6’7 he could play at the 4 if need be. The hope is that he can blossom like Henry did this season as a true freshman and contribute immediately.

One thing is for certain, the Spartans will have more depth and experience than they did this season. The younger players should blend well with the upperclassmen for the 2019-2020 season.

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