It wasn’t pretty, but let’s not get picky. Tom Izzo’s bunch bounced back from a deflating loss to Northeastern to beat a talented Oakland team in a game that was sloppy and riddled with fouls. They did it mostly thanks to two freshmen, so we’ll start there.
1. The Cassius and Puddin’ Show
It looks like Izzo has found a maestro comfortable doing everything offensively — shooting, passing, driving — and a versatile big man with soft hands to pair with him.
Right now, Cassius Winston and Nick Ward are the best players on the team, by a pretty wide margin.