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Michigan State's Rocket Watts has made 'incredible strides,' will start vs. Albion

MSU coach Tom Izzo said freshman Rocket Watts will start when MSU takes on Albion in an exhibition game. Matt Charboneau, The Detroit News

East Lansing – At least one hole in Michigan State’s starting lineup has been filled.

Coach Tom Izzo said Monday that freshman Rocket Watts will start at shooting guard on Tuesday night when the No. 1-ranked Spartans host Albion in an exhibition game, the last tune-up before next week’s season-opener against No. 2 Kentucky in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York.

“He will be in the starting lineup,” Izzo said.