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Michigan State vs. Kentucky: 5 questions for 2019 Champions Classic game

By Joe Chambers

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 06: Tom Izzo the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans gives instructions to his team against the Kansas Jayhwaks during the State Farm Champions Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 6, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 06: Tom Izzo the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans gives instructions to his team against the Kansas Jayhwaks during the State Farm Champions Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 6, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 31: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a basket against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 31: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a basket against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

1. Can Cassius Winston break apart Kentucky?

Cassius Winston, a senior for Michigan State, is looking to have a great year for the Spartans. In this specific match-up, Winston will need to bring his “A” game to get by Kentucky. The Wildcats are constantly atop of the polls and are a good defensive team as well. Winston is going to need to be a steady scorer if he wants to contribute and get the Spartans a win early against Kentucky.

Winston, who many will think will win Player of the Year honors at the end of the year, has a lot of people looking for him to be the leader for the Spartans. Calipari is a very good coach and is one of the best in the game so he will be throwing all he’s got to keep Winston intact and not be able to do much on the court.

He averaged 18.8 ppg last year for the Spartans and never scored less than 13 points in the NCAA Tournament, with scoring 26 against Bradley, can score at a high level. With shooting 46% from the field, if you do not keep an eye out on Winston than he will definitely look to drive and score.

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