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Michigan State basketball guard Rocket Watts coming of age with another big showing

Cassius Winston, Aaron Henry and Xavier Tillman felt Michigan State basketball's third straight Big Ten title was "sweeter" because it was unexpected. Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — Cassius Winston’s uncanny court vision found Rocket Watts momentarily open in the corner.

The skip pass arrived. Watts caught it and fired. The defender converged late and steamrolled the Michigan State guard.

His 3-pointer fell through the net as the whistle blew while he lay on the ground. He had a huge smile and picked up his head as his roommate, Malik Hall, stood over him shouting.