Fansided · Feb 12
Tom Izzo explains the reason behind Cam Ward’s shooting struggles
Michigan State's Cam Ward, left, scores as Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic defends during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesTransitioning from high school to college basketball is one of the toughest things to do as an athlete. Going from facing competition that you were far superior than to being the little fish in a sea of piranhas is not easy both physically and mentally. No freshman is immune to the jump, but some handle it better.
Fortunately for Michigan State, both Jordan Scott and Cam Ward are in the group of freshmen who have handled the transition better than most.