Michigan State's Miles Bridges, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cassius Winston, and Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn met the media following Tuesday night's victory over Illinois. Matt Charboneau, Detroit News
East Lansing — This was supposed to be their night, so it only seemed right.
Cassius Winston approached Michigan State coach Tom Izzo with a simple request the day before the Spartans’ regular-season home finale against Illinois. The sophomore point guard told Izzo he wanted Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn to start in his place Tuesday. It was Senior Night, after all, and Nairn is the captain and heart-and-soul leader of this Michigan State team.