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Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Coen Carr’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-coen-carr-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt0e1ydr7c?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt0e1ydr7c</guid><description>Coen Carr is going to need to step up his game if Michigan State is going to contend for a national title in 2026-27.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:07:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5741,h_3229,x_0,y_566/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt0e7584q02hfe1rk4.jpg" caption="Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) controls the ball in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. 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Stepinac won the game 67-51. | Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Anton Bonke’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-anton-bonke-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt0bsf5q3f?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt0bsf5q3f</guid><description>It took a few weeks, but Michigan State found its center in the transfer portal this offseason. What will Anton Bonke’s role be?</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:37:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5352,h_3010,x_0,y_216/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt0bxn9aj9rafrn9gg.jpg" caption="Feb 8, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte 49ers center Anton Bonke (49) handles the ball against Memphis Tigers forward Aaron Bradshaw (11) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Jordan Scott’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-jordan-scott-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt09zmwc31?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt09zmwc31</guid><description>Jordan Scott was a revelation as a true freshman for Michigan State and his sophomore role is going to be even larger.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:57:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_144/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt0a3cmw9w8zbn5g4w.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Jordan Scott celebrates after making a 3-pointer against Illinois during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Carlos Medlock Jr.‘s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-carlos-medlock-jr-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt08bfaxr3?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt08bfaxr3</guid><description>Michigan State has one of the best incoming point guards in the country in Carlos Medlock Jr. and he won’t even be expected to have a huge role.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:33:10 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4605,h_2590,x_0,y_260/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt08jpf4h8kbcf2a6s.jpg" caption="Wayne Memorial&#39;s Carlos Medlock Jr. looks to shoot during a boys basketball open gym on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. | Brandon Folsom/Hometown Life / USA TODAY NETWORK"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Ethan Taylor’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-ethan-taylor-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt072j4a7g?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt072j4a7g</guid><description>Michigan State needed some center help this offseason and it looked like Ethan Taylor was going to have to assume a huge role. Has that changed?</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:10:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3855,h_2168,x_0,y_103/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt07emq4hk1wkr4dw9.jpg" caption="Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) talks to head coach Tom Izzo after a play against Louisville during the second half of NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Cam Ward’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-cam-ward-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt05wehdhb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt05wehdhb</guid><description>Cam Ward had a solid freshman season with Michigan State but what does his role look like ahead of the 2026-27 campaign?</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 23:47:44 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_99/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt062ernhfcr7ex7bg.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Cam Ward, right, celebrates his dunk with Trey Fort during a timeout in the first half in the game against Rutgers on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Kur Teng’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-kur-teng-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kszmapcfnr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kszmapcfnr</guid><description>Michigan State will need some shooting help in 2026-27 and that’s where Kur Teng comes into play. 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Where will the Spartans be ranked?</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:45:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_208/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksy168a87kmvzdf9zn.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Jordan Scott makes a 3-pointer against UCLA during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tom Izzo’s top priority in the 2027 recruiting class is an obvious one</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/tom-izzo-s-top-priority-in-the-2027-recruiting-class-is-an-obvious-one-01ksxzs9f0fh?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid 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rankings</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-flirts-with-top-5-in-cbs-sports-way-too-early-rankings-01ksxxvtx119?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksxxvtx119</guid><description>Michigan State is going to be ranked near the top of most way-too-early college basketball rankings and CBS Sports just released theirs.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:52:50 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_109/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksxy18gt14n26tx0jg.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Cam Ward celebrates after scoring and drawing an Indiana foul during the second half on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jaxon Kohler schedules third pre-draft workout with Western Conference team</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jaxon-kohler-schedules-third-pre-draft-workout-with-western-conference-team-01ksxtrza31g?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksxtrza31g</guid><description>Michigan State big man Jaxon Kohler scheduled a third pre-draft workout with a Western Conference organization.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:05:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_164/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksxv3hakrm5pk3jp1q.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Jaxon Kohler, center, celebrates with Jordan Scott, left, and Carson Cooper after Kohler&#39;s 3-pointer against Rutgers during the second half on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Another 4-star DL target cancels Michigan State official for SEC trip</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/another-4-star-dl-target-cancels-michigan-state-official-for-sec-trip-01ksx9m7qv50?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksx9m7qv50</guid><description>Michigan State lost another four-star defensive line visitor as he scheduled an official visit to an SEC program instead.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 20:55:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksx9vd1sg4dc5p08kp.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State misses on another in-state target who had an official visit planned</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-misses-on-another-in-state-target-who-had-an-official-visit-planned-01ksx0fhkj55?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksx0fhkj55</guid><description>Michigan State has missed out on another top in-state target in the 2027 class. This time, it was a three-star offensive lineman.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_92/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksx0qnb2v3zj83q5kr.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald, center, huddles up with the team during spring football practice on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jaxon Kohler listed on ESPN’s post-NBA draft decision top-100 big board</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jaxon-kohler-listed-on-espn-s-post-nba-draft-decision-top-100-big-board-01kswywa7bby?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kswywa7bby</guid><description>There are only a couple of Michigan State basketball players who have a chance of being drafted, and Jaxon Kohler leads the way.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:53:28 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3807,h_2141,x_0,y_43/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01kswz6nnkgqkd424jcm.jpg" caption="Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts after getting fouled by Connecticut guard Solo Ball (1) during the second half of the 2026 NCAA Men&#39;s Basketball East Regional game against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Friday, March 27, 2026. &#xA;Michigan State lost the game 67-63. | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>10-year KenPom average ranking shows how spoiled Michigan State fans have been</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/10-year-kenpom-average-ranking-shows-how-spoiled-michigan-state-fans-have-been-01kswx185w4q?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kswx185w4q</guid><description>Michigan State fans have been spoiled over the past decade and this 10-year average KenPom ranking just proves that.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:18:41 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01kswxdr700wjyvbvy73.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Jeremy Fears Jr. slaps hands with fans after the Spartans overtime win over Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State signee named one of 4 ‘notable’ players on Team USA’s U18 squad</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-signee-named-one-of-4-notable-players-on-team-usa-s-u18-squad-01kswrt5tvrm?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kswrt5tvrm</guid><description>Team USA’s U18 Twitter account named a Michigan State signee as one of the four “notable” players on the 12-man squad.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:06:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2554,h_1436,x_0,y_328/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksws4db10sh21garxv.jpg" caption="Stepinac’s Jasiah Jervis is the Journal News/ lohud Boys Basketball Private School Player of the Year March 26, 2026. | Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State center Anton Bonke generating some early 2027 NBA Draft buzz</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-center-anton-bonke-generating-some-early-2027-nba-draft-buzz-01ksvwk5d9fe?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksvwk5d9fe</guid><description>Michigan State big man Anton Bonke went through the 2026 NBA Draft process and now he’s a potential second-rounder in 2027.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3172,h_1784,x_0,y_9/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksvx481y1nyj2jvg8q.jpg" caption="Nov 28, 2024;  Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Davidson Wildcats forward Sean Logan (15) dribbles as Providence Friars center Anton Bonke (5) defends during the first half at the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort.  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It’s time this translates to a Frozen Four.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 03:58:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_104/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksvfq9wxh9z9de9et3.jpg" caption="Members of the Michigan State Spartans hockey team celebrate their 4-3 win over Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. | Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jeremy Fears Jr. lobbying for return of controversial alternate jersey</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jeremy-fears-jr-lobbying-for-return-of-controversial-alternate-jersey-01ksv9qng2y3?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid 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target</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-reportedly-in-the-mix-for-canadian-dt-brother-of-spartan-target-01ksv60hpn4x?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksv60hpn4x</guid><description>Michigan State is reportedly targeting a Canadian defensive tackle who’s brothers with another Spartan target.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 01:58:49 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_65/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksv6c8w5n84ttne0ze.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Elite 4-star ATH moves Ohio State visit to make room for Michigan State trip</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/elite-4-star-ath-moves-ohio-state-visit-to-make-room-for-michigan-state-trip-01kstjxbwn75?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstjxbwn75</guid><description>Michigan State will have a couple of surprise visitors on campus this weekend and both are four-stars in the 2027 class.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:49:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3570,h_2008,x_0,y_101/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01kstk0nbws3q9fg3p1r.jpg" caption="Massillon’s Deontay Malone celebrates during his team&#39;s win over McKinley, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. | Kevin Whitlock / Massillon Independent / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State gets surprise visit from highly-coveted in-state 4-star ATH</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-gets-surprise-visit-from-highly-coveted-in-state-4-star-ath-01kstdr7taf4?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstdr7taf4</guid><description>Michigan State is getting a surprise visit from one of the top athletes in the country this weekend who happens to be a top legacy recruit.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:05:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4680,h_2632,x_0,y_139/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01kstdwvhjmbnckxwcr4.jpg" caption="Detroit Catholic Central&#39;s Gideon Gash celebrates a touchdown during a football game on Friday, Aug. 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basketball coach Tom Izzo pauses while telling a story to the media about his very first Sweet 16 during a press conference at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Thursday, March 26, 2026. &#xA;The Spartans plays the University of Connecticut on Friday evening. | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former priority Michigan State SF target makes horrendous NBA draft decision </title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/former-priority-michigan-state-sf-target-makes-horrendous-nba-draft-decision-01ksshkrjh3r?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksshkrjh3r</guid><description>A former Michigan State small forward target made one of the most boneheaded NBA draft decisions in the 2026 cycle.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail 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St. Louis, MO, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo is greeted by his mother and father after finals of the Midwest regional in the 2010 NCAA mens basketball tournament against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Edward Jones Dome. Michigan State defeated Tennessee 70-69. 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Spartan fans are going to like them.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_80/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01kspc06kz2ydkwrx6hr.jpg" caption="Michigan State takes the field during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projected Michigan State starting 5 with Jeremy Fears Jr. officially back </title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projected-michigan-state-starting-5-with-jeremy-fears-jr-officially-back-01ksp26d8c75?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksp26d8c75</guid><description>With Jeremy Fears Jr. officially announcing his return to Michigan State, the Spartans are staring down the barrel at a top-five starting five.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3811,h_2143,x_0,y_137/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksp6b3mhhr093td1fx.jpg" caption="Dec 10, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) and forward Coen Carr (55) during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Governor Gretchen Whitmer slams Michigan State’s failing Board of Trustees</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/governor-gretchen-whitmer-slams-michigan-state-s-failing-board-of-trustees-01kspyr7yv4b?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kspyr7yv4b</guid><description>You know it’s bad when the governor of Michigan is speaking out against Michigan State’s failing Board of Trustees.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_173/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01kspz13dcv72pydznvy.jpg" caption="Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gives her State of the State Address at the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. | Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jeremy Fears Jr. gives Michigan State fans the good news they’ve been waiting for</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jeremy-fears-jr-gives-michigan-state-fans-the-good-news-they-ve-been-waiting-for-01ksp0bw33e3?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksp0bw33e3</guid><description>Jeremy Fears Jr. gave Michigan State fans the news that they’ve been waiting desperately for, deciding on his NBA future.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:17:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5787,h_3255,x_0,y_357/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksp0v6h1s558dgz74v.jpg" caption="Mar 1, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) celebrates against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jaxon Kohler has scheduled another NBA draft workout with Pistons’ division rival</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jaxon-kohler-has-scheduled-another-nba-draft-workout-with-pistons-division-rival-01ksntfe43v2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksntfe43v2</guid><description>Jaxon Kohler has locked in another NBA draft workout. This time it’s with a division rival of the Detroit Pistons.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:20:14 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3987,h_2242,x_0,y_136/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksntyens88cx5z0qmr.jpg" caption="Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) waves at fans during senior day celebration after the game between Michigan State and Rutgers at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Thursday, March 5, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Anton Bonke gives Michigan State fans some much-needed good news</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/anton-bonke-gives-michigan-state-fans-some-much-needed-good-news-01ksnh4je9y3?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksnh4je9y3</guid><description>While we’re all waiting on Jeremy Fears’ decision, Michigan State got some good news from 7-foot-2 center Anton Bonke on Wednesday.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:32:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5352,h_3010,x_0,y_167/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksnh6a94025b7as20f.jpg" caption="Feb 8, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte 49ers center Anton Bonke (49) handles the ball against Memphis Tigers forward Aaron Bradshaw (11) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State’s Board of Trustees once again embarrasses the university</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-s-board-of-trustees-once-again-embarrasses-the-university-01ksnej62mcj?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksnej62mcj</guid><description>Once again, Michigan State’s Board of Trustees botched another critical situation leading to Kevin Guskiewicz’s departure to Clemson.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:50:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_508/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksner4ke4469pkypwp.jpg" caption="From left. Michigan State University Board of Trustees Vice Chairperson Brianna Scott, President Kevin Guskiewicz, and Chairperson Kelly Tebay, pictured Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at the MSU Board of Trustees meeting. | Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2 Michigan State basketball signees will represent Team USA at FIBA AmeriCup</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/2-michigan-state-basketball-signees-will-represent-team-usa-at-fiba-americup-01ksn6czkw5m?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksn6czkw5m</guid><description>Michigan State basketball will be well-represented on Team USA’s U18 squad next week with two Spartan signees making the roster.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:58:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3595,h_2022,x_0,y_454/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksn6tn41emn6aa16z8.jpg" caption="Stepinac’s Jasiah Jervis (25) during game against Iona during CHSAA AA quarterfinal at Fordham University in the Bronx March 1, 2026. Stepinac won the game 67-51. | Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jeremy Fears Update: Tom Izzo gives biggest hint yet Michigan State will get good news</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jeremy-fears-update-tom-izzo-gives-biggest-hint-yet-michigan-state-will-get-good-news-01ksmwvfdvkx?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksmwvfdvkx</guid><description>Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gave his biggest hint to date that the Spartans will get good news regarding Jeremy Fears Jr.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:36:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2666,h_1499,x_0,y_197/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksmx6z3hta9tnt656y.jpg" caption="Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. talks to head coach Tom Izzo during the first half against Duke at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>There’s a good chance Michigan State finishes with 3 of the top 6 in-state OL</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/there-s-a-good-chance-michigan-state-finishes-with-3-of-the-top-6-in-state-ol-01ksm9cmfv39?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksm9cmfv39</guid><description>Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is harping on in-state recruiting in the 2027 class and it’s paying off with three offensive linemen.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2251,h_1266,x_0,y_124/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksm9f7eqnd7prjmmh7.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s new football coach Pat Fitzgerald pats his heart at the crowd in attendance for the Spartans basketball game against Iowa on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State official visit tracker: Which recruits are visiting on May 29?</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-official-visit-tracker-which-recruits-are-visiting-on-may-29-01ksm682hpv1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksm682hpv1</guid><description>Michigan State football will be hosting several top recruits over the weekend, but who are they? Here’s your official visitor tracker.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4436,h_2495,x_0,y_134/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksm6by4m6j4x0w2vb6.jpg" caption="Detroit Country Day&#39;s Anthony Cartwright rushes during a football game on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Joseph P. 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The Spartans mean business on the ice and it’s refreshing to see.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4703,h_2645,x_0,y_290/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/137/01ksm1y91yswdz0x51dw.jpg" caption="Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Michigan State Spartan players celebrate after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions during overtime at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O&#39;Haren-Imagn Images | Matthew O&amp;#39;Haren-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item></channel></rss>