Michigan State Basketball: Good, great, bad, and ugly from loss to Tennessee

Good: Coen Carr

The secret is out about Coen Carr. The entire nation should be on alert. If given the chance, Coen Carr will try and end your career by putting you on a poster. Opposing defenders should heed the warning and make a business decision when Carr is coming through the lane. In both games this season thus far, Carr has electrified the crowd with elite athletic plays, either blocks or dunks. He is confident in his drives, unlike most other freshmen.

But what’s even more promising is Coen led the Spartans with a plus-minus of +22, meaning when Carr was on the court, the Spartans outscored Tennessee by 22 points. To have a freshman make that sort of impact, while also engaging the fans is an incredible weapon. Carr would finish the afternoon with nine points, four rebounds, one block, and one steal. He is quickly becoming the biggest X-factor of the three freshmen.