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Role player Kenny Goins could make 'big difference' for Michigan State

East Lansing — When Kansas and Michigan State shook hands on Tuesday night, Jayhawks coach Bill Self revealed to Spartans’ senior Kenny Goins a mistake in his game plan.

The Jayhawks knew Goins was a player capable of hitting some shots, they just didn’t think it would be that many.

“We kind of planned on you shooting. but shouldn’t have let you take as many as you did,” Goins said, relaying what the Kansas coach told him.

Goins was one of the bright spots for No. 10 Michigan State during its 92-87 loss to No.