Michigan basketball coach John Beilein speaks to the media after the 75-63 loss to Michigan State on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in East Lansing. Andrew Diaz Christiansen, Detroit Free Press
EAST LANSING — Michigan basketball's defense had no answer for Cassius Winston in Saturday's 75-63 loss at Michigan State.
The offense? Well, it had no answer for Xavier Tillman.
With his ability to switch screens and defend guards on the perimeter, the 6-foot-8, 245-pound sophomore center wrecked the Wolverines' ball-screen offense.
“I mean, he was really good," said assistant coach DeAndre Haynes. "He impacted a lot of our shots.