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How Michigan State's Xavier Tillman totally blew up Michigan's offense

Michigan basketball coach John Beilein speaks to the media after the 75-63 loss to Michigan State on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in East Lansing. Andrew Diaz Christiansen, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — Michigan basketball's defense had no answer for Cassius Winston in Saturday's 75-63 loss at Michigan State.

The offense? Well, it had no answer for Xavier Tillman.

With his ability to switch screens and defend guards on the perimeter, the 6-foot-8, 245-pound sophomore center wrecked the Wolverines' ball-screen offense.

“I mean, he was really good," said assistant coach DeAndre Haynes. "He impacted a lot of our shots.