EAST LANSING – Michigan State is coming off an impressive 81-72 win over No. 5 Illinois that helped them get within earshot of the NCAA tournament bubble. Since their last meeting with Ohio State on Jan. 31, the Spartans are much improved. Tom Izzo has found his lineup, a culmination of MSU’s best guys, and a revolving door of big men down low. In that time, Aaron Henry is averaging 19.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while scoring 47 points in Michigan State’s previous two contests. Rocket Watts, who struggled at point guard early this season, has played 63 minutes against Indiana and Illinois, featuring one turnover. The Buckeyes won’t have starting forward Kyle Young; he suffered a concussion during Sunday’s game. His absence forces Ohio State into a smaller lineup than usual, benefitting the Spartans, allowing them to play Henry at the four and Gabe Brown…
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