![]() ![]() ![]() Where is he now: Assistant coach at Madison Academy in Alabama He eventually became the leader during his junior season and doesn’t get enough credit for carrying Michigan State basketball to the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Remember when Izzo yelled at Henry too loudly and the rest of the country lost its mind over it? Well, that seemed to spark his motor and he ended up being one of the most productive and trusted freshmen on the team. He recently signed with Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya in Japan. Where he is now: Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya in JapanĪaron Henry left after three seasons with Michigan State as well and was on the 76ers in 2021-22 before heading overseas. Freshman and sophomore year Ward were borderline unstoppable. He never was quite the same after that, but people forget he was one of the most efficient scoring big men in recent memory under Izzo. Ward was the starting center for the Spartans to start the 2018-19 season, but a broken hand forced Tillman into action in his place. Nick Ward left after his junior season to pursue an NBA career but he wound up overseas and he returned to this side of the pond, signing with the Bandits for the upcoming season. Where he is now: Vancouver Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League McQuaid could still get a ring with the program in the coming years, though. His senior season almost ended on a magical note with a national title but he fell just short. The circus shot against Duke and the 3-point barrage against Michigan in the Big Ten title game will be what McQuaid is most remembered for, but he became one of the best leaders and sure-handed players on the team in 2018-19. Where he is now: Michigan State Assistant Director of Basketball OperationsĪfter trying his hand at a pro career, Matt McQuaid is back with the Michigan State basketball program. The former walk-on exceeded expectations in East Lansing and is now having a nice career overseas. That shot will go down as one of the most memorable in MSU history as it sent the Spartans to a Final Four. Everyone remembers Goins because of his game-winning 3-pointer against Duke over the outstretched arms of Zion Williamson. Where he is now: Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys of the Lithuanian Basketball LeagueĪfter going undrafted following his senior season, Kenny Goins has bounced around overseas. The former Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year is earning a bigger role in Memphis and he, too, is forever a fan favorite. In college, it was Nick Ward in the NBA, it was Steven Adams. He started his career slowly and then an injury to another big man opened the door. It’s been cool to see Tillman’s growth in the NBA and his maturation throughout college was eerily similar. ![]() Tillman is back with Memphis where he’s started a number of games alongside former Michigan State basketball teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. Where he is now: Re-signed with the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason His number will be hanging in the rafters soon. Cassius will forever be one of the most legendary Spartan basketball players. He finished his MSU career as the all-time assists leader in Big Ten history before getting drafted by the Thunder in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft and then traded to the Wizards. As we all know, he was the star of this team and he led the way to a Final Four berth after winning the Big Ten Player of the Year award. Where he is now: Signed with Tofas Bursa in Turkey after a season with Bayern Munich in GermanyĬassius Winston was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Note: I did my best to find out what each player is doing today, but a walk-on or two may be missing. Yes, we’re checking in on the 2018-19 Final Four Michigan State basketball roster to check out where all of them are today. I’m going to start this fun series with one of the most memorable teams in recent memory. That got me thinking: where are some of Michigan State’s former players now? But Tom Izzo usually sets these guys up for success on and off the court. Obviously it’s my favorite when they earn NBA opportunities, but it’s not realistic to see each one in the league. Where is he (and the 2018-19 team) now?įormer Michigan State basketball players finding new homes every offseason is always one of my favorite things to follow. It’s been a few years since we witnessed Cassius Winston leading Michigan State basketball. ![]()
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