The first two Michigan State basketball games without Tum Tum Nairn were ugly. The Spartans had a tough time moving the ball around adequately and the offense was struggling while the defense had trouble guarding the point guard position.
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Michigan State ended up losing both of the first two games he was absent from by a single point each and it’s been smooth sailing ever since.
Matt McQuaid has assumed Nairn’s role on offense and defense, and he’s growing more and more as a player.