There’s a simple explanation for why Denzel Valentine is the most multi-dimensional player in Michigan State basketball history.
“It just comes with winning, really,” the 6-foot-5 senior guard, and a leading contender for national player of the year honors, said after a recent practice. “I just always wanted to play the right way and do whatever I can on the court to win.”
So if that means Valentine has to score, he’ll lead the Spartans in scoring. If they need him to rebound, he’ll out-rebound everybody, including players five or six inches taller, on the floor.