Michigan State basketball: 5 bold predictions for December 2022

Nov 30, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jason Whitens (43) guard Tyson Walker (2) and guard A.J. Hoggard (11) prepare to start the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans guard Pierre Brooks (1) watches his three-point basket over Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Malachi Smith (13) during the second half at USS Abraham Lincoln. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Spartans shoot 40 percent from 3-point range

Believe it or not, through one month of play, Michigan State is shooting about 36 percent from deep. The Spartans are only shooting around 44 percent from the floor, but the deep accuracy is encouraging, considering they played on a ship and one of their worst games of the season against Notre Dame.

The Spartans are shooting fairly well for a team that hasn’t come close to hitting its potential yet which is also another encouraging sign.

This team has shooters like Pierre Brooks, Tyson Walker, Joey Hauser, Malik Hall, and Jaden Akins. Heck, AJ Hoggard has even dabbled with his jumper this year and it hasn’t looked nearly as bad. He has nice form but just needs to hit the threes consistently. Still, I think he’ll be a threat from distance.

All of this will contribute to a hot-shooting month from the Spartans in which they reach the 40-percent plateau in terms of 3-point shooting.

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