Mar 7, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Aaron Henry (0) shoots as Michigan Wolverines guard Franz Wagner (21) defends during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Early on in his Michigan State basketball career, it seemed fairly obvious that Aaron Henry had the tools to become one of the better NBA draft prospects in the Big Ten.
Henry had the body, the instincts, and the potential to become a serious prospect and it was clear that he was built for the big stage. Even after he was under a microscope following Tom Izzo’s fiery exchange with him as a true freshman, he shrugged it off and helped complement the Spartans’ star core with a Final Four run.