Matt McQuaid - Becoming “Captain Quaido”

McQuaid is leading the way for the SpartansIt was just under a minute to play at the United Center back on November 17th, 2015. The Michigan State Spartans clashed with the Kansas Jayhawks in the Champions Classic and after a furious second half comeback led by one mere point, 72-71. The game was on the line when senior Matt Costello got stuck underneath the hoop, looking for an outlet. He gathered for a moment, then sent a desperate bounce pass to the left corner. Waiting there was a young freshman in his second ever collegiate game, Matt McQuaid.

A moment later his three pointer found the bottom of the net to a raucous Spartans celebration, the game was all but decided. ESPN‘s legendary…