What an emotional night for Rocket Watts.
Michigan State’s point guard has been, easily, the most inconsistent player on the team this season, a frustrating reality considering how talented he is. Tom Izzo has frequently talked in press conferences about how he needs more from his sophomore guard, and he finally delivered and looked like the player from last year on Sunday.
Watts, who revealed after the game this was the first game he has played in front of his mom since he joined the program, scored 21 points on Michigan and played solid defense in a bounce-back game.
After the game, Watts shared an emotional moment with Izzo on the court. A photo of the powerful interaction was posted by Daniel Mears of The Detroit News:
A quiet moment between Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and Rocket Watts after Watts put up 21 points in the 70-64 victory over No. 2 University of Michigan. More at https://t.co/Ur0Mzzegvk pic.twitter.com/CmKXoIWwSa
— Daniel Mears (@MearsDaniel) March 8, 2021
