Michigan State basketball: 5 bold predictions for January 2023

EAST LANSING, MI - DECEMBER 30: A.J. Hoggard #11 of the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan State Spartans bench celebrate during the second half against the Buffalo Bulls at Breslin Center on December 30, 2022 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

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Dec 7, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Myles Dread (2) defends as Michigan State Spartans forward Joey Hauser (10) drives the ball to the basket during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Michigan State defeated Penn State 67-58. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Joey Hauser averages a double-double

Through two months, Joey Hauser has been really good for the Spartans and he’s been a difference-maker in a number of games. When he’s on, there aren’t many teams that can slow Michigan State down.

The second Joey makes that first three, you know it’ll be a long day for the opponent because when he’s hot, there’s no stopping him.

Hauser is averaging 14.1 points and 7.5 rebounds this season which leads the team and he’s shooting 49 percent from the floor and 45 percent from three. This is the epitome of a revenge year for the senior forward because almost everyone turned their backs on him at some point in his Spartan career and he continues to prove them wrong.

It’ll be a big month for the senior as he gets hot and stays hot, averaging a double-double throughout January because, well, the Spartans need him to if they’re going to contend.

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