Elliot Cadeau's Composed Play vs. MSU Lands Him on Gus Johnson’s ‘GOT IT’ Staff

[ad_1] Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau directed site visitors and stayed composed within the raucous Breslin Middle, main the third-ranked Wolverines to a victory over in-state rival No. 7 Michigan State on Friday evening.

Cadeau's poise within the Wolverines' 83-71 win caught the eye of FOX Sports activities play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson, and earned him a spot on Johnson's weekly "GOT IT" staff.

"What a recreation, Elliott," Johnson stated. "You ended with 17 factors, six assists. You hit three 3s. But it surely's not the numbers. It is the well timed baskets when the sport is on the road."

Cadeau pulled up for a right-wing 3 to offer Michigan a 69-63 lead with 3:08 remaining. He hit two free throws to increase the result in double digits with 44 seconds to play. He made three 3-pointers for the fourth time this season.

His perimeter shot has been his biggest level of enchancment in his junior yr. Cadeau spent two seasons at North Carolina earlier than transferring to Michigan. He shot 18.9% as a freshman with the Tar Heels and 33.7% final season. His effectivity has skyrocketed to 42% on 4.2 makes an attempt per recreation.

Not each participant can enhance their effectiveness at a better quantity, however Cadeau has. Having elite surrounding expertise resulting in extra open photographs would not harm. Whereas Cadeau's 3 has been a pleasing shock for Michigan and Dusty Could, the Wolverines' head coach introduced him to Ann Arbor as a result of he may unleash that surrounding expertise together with his facilitation skills.

No. 3 Michigan Wolverines vs. No. 7 Michigan State Spartans Highlights 🏀 FOX School Hoops "Not solely did you hit huge photographs," Johnson stated to Cadeau. "You bought your teammates concerned. You knew the place to hit them on their candy spots tonight."

"That simply comes with practising every single day, constructing chemistry on and off the court docket," Cadeau replied.

Cadeau created a straightforward layup for Morez Johnson Jr. within the ultimate moments. He ended Friday's recreation with six assists. Extra importantly, he saved his staff calm in a hostile atmosphere, main Michigan to its first win within the Breslin Middle since Jan. 13, 2018.