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Cassius Winston knows opponents plan to 'make it hard for me.' How can MSU counter?

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts to the No. 14 Spartans' 77-68 loss at Michigan, their third straight defeat, Feb. 8, 2020 in Ann Arbor. Detroit Free Press

Everywhere Cassius Winston went, someone in maize tagged along.

Catching an entry pass and trying to get Michigan State basketball running, a Michigan defender met him as the ball came his way, forcing him to hesitate and stop the break. Dribbling around a screen, two defenders followed and trapped him, making him give it up. Driving down the lane, three Wolverines collapsed toward him and he missed a layup.