Michigan State vs Kentucky: 5 questions in 2019 Champions Classic game

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

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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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Tyrese Maxey #3 drives against Rocket Watts #1 during the Jordan Brand Classic boys high school all-star basketball game at T-Mobile Arena on April 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

3. Is Michigan State going to benefit from Rocket Watts Jr.?

Rocket Watts Jr. is a freshman from Detroit, Michigan. Listed at 6’2, Watts Jr. looks to benefit early for the Spartans. Watts Jr. only scored four points in 21 minutes of play for the Spartans in their exhibition game against Albion. He shot 2-7 from the field and went 0-5 from 3.

Watts Jr. is going to need to help Winston in the backcourt. Winston is going to get double-teamed a lot this year due to his high caliber of play, so Watts Jr. will need to be able to get open and help run point if Winston is out of the game catching a breather. The Wildcats produce a lot of good guard play, so Watts Jr. will have a challenge from the beginning to be able to keep up with the Wildcats offense and defense.

Tom Izzo does a great job developing guards. For Watts Jr., this is good for him to develop his game and learn from the best to figure out how to breakdown the Wildcats defense and secure a W in this highly-anticipated first match-up of the season for both teams.

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