Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal recently sat down for a long interview with Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo. In this interview, Couch asked Izzo for thoughts on Michigan State basketball players Xavier Tillman, Cassius Winston, and Aaron Henry.
Izzo discussed areas of improvement for both Tillman and Henry as well as Winston’s potential in the league. You can check out the entire interview here.
Here are Izzo’s thoughts on every MSU player declared for the NBA draft.
Izzo on Xavier Tillman:
“What some people have told me is it would really help him to really improve that shot, which I think he will. I mean it’s not broken, he just needs reps,” Izzo told Couch. “And then improve his lateral quickness, which I think he can. Find the right weight — maybe it’s 240, 245 — be able to stay there in the best shape and be able to switch positions.”
Izzo on Cassius Winston:
“I see Cassius … if people will just let him grow on what he can do instead of what he can’t do, and he’s gotten some great reviews so far. Cassius, I think people are getting enamored with how he answers questions and what he is.”
Izzo on Aaron Henry:
“I think continue to work on his ball-handling and his decision-making and his 3-point shooting. I think he’s an NBA defender right now.” Izzo told Couch. “I think he’s improved his shooting. Most of the people I’ve talked to, those are the things.”
