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the first period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State teammates invited to Columbus Blue Jackets development camp</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-teammates-invited-to-columbus-blue-jackets-development-camp-01kwd4ah8z4j?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwd4ah8z4j</guid><description>A couple of Michigan State hockey teammates are down in Columbus this week at the Blue Jackets’ development camp.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_46/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01kwd4dxqmkyge7sfyh0.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Cayden Lindstrom looks to pass against Michigan during the first period on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rising Michigan State sophomore invited to New York Rangers development camp</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/rising-michigan-state-sophomore-invited-to-new-york-rangers-development-camp-01kwd3284d8m?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwd3284d8m</guid><description>A rising Michigan State hockey sophomore was invited to the New York Rangers’ development camp this week.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2486,h_1398,x_0,y_109/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01kwd35g8ytja34x2xcx.jpg" caption="NY Rangers prospect Sean Barnhill at development camp at the MSG Training Center in Tarrytown July 1, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Michigan State basketball players given early odds to win the Wooden Award</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/3-michigan-state-basketball-players-given-early-odds-to-win-the-wooden-award-01kwcxn0p4kp?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwcxn0p4kp</guid><description>A trio of Michigan State basketball stars have been given way-too-early odds to win the 2026-27 Wooden Award. </description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3695,h_2078,x_0,y_42/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01kwcxv072p6jbv1wwmy.jpg" caption="Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) and Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) acknowledge the State fans clapping for him at the end 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. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Future Michigan State hockey teammates invited to Anaheim Ducks dev camp</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/future-michigan-state-hockey-teammates-invited-to-anaheim-ducks-dev-camp-01kwcw83waxy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid 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camp</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/pair-of-future-michigan-state-teammates-invited-to-nashville-predators-dev-camp-01kwcmpp0nsp?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwcmpp0nsp</guid><description>A pair of future Michigan State hockey teammates have been invited to the Nashville Predators development camp this week.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_93/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwcn2kryde5x99te1j.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Ryker Lee celebrates his goal against Minnesota during the first period on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Munn Ice Arena 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>Draymond Green blasts Yaxel Lendeborg for lying, calling it “the Michigan way”</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/draymond-green-blasts-yaxel-lendeborg-for-lying-calling-it-the-michigan-way-01kwcsabbn0t?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwcsabbn0t</guid><description>Former Michigan State star Draymond Green is teasing the idea of rookie hazing returning after Yaxel Lendeborg lied on his name.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:54:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3657,h_2057,x_0,y_117/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01kwcsfz7s8tg5xcahye.jpg" caption="Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) against the Phoenix Suns during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The stars are aligning for Draymond Green, LeBron James to finally team up with Golden State</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/the-stars-are-aligning-for-draymond-green-lebron-james-to-finally-team-up-with-golden-state-01kwcpjd7bjq?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwcpjd7bjq</guid><description>Draymond Green has wanted to team up with LeBron James since he joined the NBA and he may finally get his wish at age 36.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:21:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3032,h_1705,x_0,y_138/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01kwcrs29e7j6c0wky30.jpg" caption="December 25, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23, left) celebrates against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23, right) during the first quarter in a NBA basketball game on Christmas at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 89-83.  Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>8 Michigan State hockey players make Team USA roster for World Junior Showcase</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/8-michigan-state-hockey-players-make-team-usa-roster-for-world-junior-showcase-01kwcn47afmr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwcn47afmr</guid><description>Eight different Michigan State hockey players, current and future, have been named to Team USA’s roster for the World Junior Showcase.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:37:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_75/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwcnchtk9kt4v6b4k4.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Sean Barnhill moves the puck during hockey practice on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena 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 first-rounder Ethan Belchetz competing at Utah Mammoth dev camp</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-first-rounder-ethan-belchetz-competing-at-utah-mammoth-dev-camp-01kwck1fhjkz?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwck1fhjkz</guid><description>One of Michigan State’s five first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, Ethan Belchetz, is off at Utah Mammoth development camp this week.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4893,h_2752,x_0,y_54/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwck46wkn5an5megd2.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL prospect Ethan Belchetz before the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Current, former, and future Michigan State hockey players at Flyers development camp</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/current-former-and-future-michigan-state-hockey-players-at-flyers-development-camp-01kwch98wya2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwch98wya2</guid><description>A handful of current, former, and future Michigan State hockey stars have appeared at Philadelphia Flyers development camp this week.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:40:27 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_0,y_103/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwchd4yrg50jxhz11f.jpg" caption="May 4, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone (94) during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. 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+0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3238,h_1821,x_0,y_54/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwbq6r41z0pq307ce8.jpg" caption="Michigan State defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren (91) tackles Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 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>Mat Ishbia slowly turning Phoenix Suns into Michigan State-run organization</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/mat-ishbia-slowly-turning-phoenix-suns-into-michigan-state-run-organization-01kwb47v9148?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwb47v9148</guid><description>Spartan alum and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia  is slowly 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news</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/tommy-bleyl-gives-michigan-state-fans-massive-2026-27-roster-news-01kwb1w2efhc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwb1w2efhc</guid><description>Michigan State hockey commit Tommy Bleyl shared some massive news regarding the 2026-27 roster that will make the Spartans title favorites.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:01:33 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4663,h_2622,x_0,y_144/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwb1zkfwxtadbz8kbq.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Tommy Bleyl reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the thirty first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images | Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Michigan State players rated way too low in EA Sports College Football 27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/3-michigan-state-players-rated-way-too-low-in-ea-sports-college-football-27-01kwav8dvvyv?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwav8dvvyv</guid><description>We’re approaching the release date of EA Sports College Football 27 and these are the Michigan State players who didn’t get much love.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:26:10 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_11/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwavsc8tm4yah6by5s.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Brady Pretzlaff pursues the ball during the first quarter in the game against Youngstown State on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, 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>Michigan State commit, and recent NHL draftee, will reportedly join 2026-27 roster</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-commit-and-recent-nhl-draftee-will-reportedly-join-2026-27-roster-01kwafex8pen?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwafex8pen</guid><description>According to reports, Michigan State is added a recent NHL draftee to the 2026-27 roster after not knowing his status originally.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:59:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_137/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwafx3sf3019gp33pe.jpg" caption="Michigan State hockey coach Adam Nightingale listens during new football coach Pat Fitzgerald&#39;s introductory press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Tom Izzo Football Building 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>4-star WR Mylan Griggs makes intriguing forecast about Michigan State recruiting</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/4-star-wr-mylan-griggs-makes-intriguing-forecast-about-michigan-state-recruiting-01kwacpxr1na?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwacpxr1na</guid><description>Four-star in-state 2028 wide receiver Mylan Griggs made an interesting forecast regarding Michigan State football recruiting.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:55:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_161/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwae57rxdctv41r86x.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald and the team walk across the end zone 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>Michigan State had more first-round NHL draft picks than rest of Big Ten combined</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-had-more-first-round-nhl-draft-picks-than-rest-of-big-ten-combined-01kwaa3ynxh1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwaa3ynxh1</guid><description>Michigan State dominated the 2026 NHL Draft, having five Spartans selected in the first round which was by far the most in the Big Ten.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:10:53 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5440,h_3060,x_0,y_186/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwabkd7wfrwdgn3152.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Nikita Klepov reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the fifteenth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images | Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State Spartans in the NBA have already had a crazy offseason</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-spartans-in-the-nba-have-already-had-a-crazy-offseason-01kwa6wmas0h?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwa6wmas0h</guid><description>The Michigan State Spartans in the NBA have had one of the more eventful offseason already, and it’s only June.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:57:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2944,h_1656,x_0,y_148/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwa709pqvmn95bydt0.jpg" caption="Mar 3, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) chats with Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) at the free throw line during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NHL teams that picked Michigan State hockey players received highest draft grades</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/nhl-teams-that-picked-michigan-state-hockey-players-received-highest-draft-grades-01kwa5hbf5xp?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwa5hbf5xp</guid><description>It’s no coincidence that the NHL teams that received the highest grades in the 2026 NHL Draft are also the ones that picked Michigan State hockey players.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:28:34 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4602,h_2588,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwa5zv8vyh3q1dwe4g.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Chase Reid reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the seventh pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Seattle Kraken at KeyBank Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former Michigan State hockey player invited to Detroit Red Wings development camp</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/former-michigan-state-hockey-player-invited-to-detroit-red-wings-development-camp-01kwa2sh79ms?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwa2sh79ms</guid><description>A former Michigan State hockey player was invited to the Detroit Red Wings’ development camp this week.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:02:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3628,h_2040,x_0,y_131/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwa373gedpjm647rnm.jpg" caption="Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale talks to players after a play against Michigan during the second period of Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, February 7, 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>Coveted 2028 in-state WR putting pressure on Michigan State’s 2026 season</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/coveted-2028-in-state-wr-putting-pressure-on-michigan-state-s-2026-season-01kw9zv5w6z2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw9zv5w6z2</guid><description>Like most recruits, top 2028 wide receiver target Tyler Trusel is waiting to see how Michigan State does in 2026.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:11:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_26/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kwa07snm6d1gxw6pkr.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald and the Spartans 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>Draymond Green may have just made the Warriors favorites to land LeBron James</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/draymond-green-may-have-just-made-the-warriors-favorites-to-land-lebron-james-01kw9ydzct6c?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw9ydzct6c</guid><description>Draymond Green just opted out of his player option to give the Warriors the flexibility to sign some big fish. That big fish may be LeBron James.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:20:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6203,h_3489,x_0,y_415/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw9yh47tmag9h02zwv.jpg" caption="Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talk on court before warm up at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images | Candice Ward-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What Tom Izzo’s newest 4-star C target would bring to Michigan State</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/what-tom-izzo-s-newest-4-star-c-target-would-bring-to-michigan-state-01kw9wnr1bby?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw9wnr1bby</guid><description>Michigan State just offered a four-star center in the 2027 class and he’s high on Tom Izzo’s list. What would he bring to the Spartans?</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:54:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2700,h_1518,x_0,y_25/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw9wwd7s8dhtyfkgjp.jpg" caption="La Salle&#39;s Nick Parisi goes for a lay-up against Archbishop Wood&#39;s Jaydn Jenkins during their Philadelphia Catholic League boys&#39; basketball game in Wyndmoor on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. | Daniella Heminghaus | Bucks County Courier Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns’ Mat Ishbia pulls off shocking trade for fellow Spartan Miles Bridges</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/suns-mat-ishbia-pulls-off-shocking-trade-for-fellow-spartan-miles-bridges-01kw92r5tvk8?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw92r5tvk8</guid><description>Spartan alum Mat Ishbia traded for another former Michigan State player, shocking Suns fans by bringing in Miles Bridges.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5137,h_2889,x_0,y_66/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw932r6ndw46xj8d9a.jpg" caption="Apr 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) passes the ball during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. 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Tom Izzo is expanding his board.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2700,h_1518,x_0,y_52/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw91jnq14en0f8wpys.jpg" caption="Archbishop Wood&#39;s Jaydn Jenkins, 11, dunks against La Salle during a Philadelphia Catholic League boys’ basketball game in Warminster on Feb. 6, 2026. | Daniella Heminghaus | Bucks County Courier Times / 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. is the early favorite to win college basketball’s top award</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jeremy-fears-jr-is-the-early-favorite-to-win-college-basketball-s-top-award-01kw8zpm0axt?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw8zpm0axt</guid><description>Vegas is apparently buying stock in Jeremy Fears Jr. The Michigan State point guard is the favorite to win college basketball’s top award.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4818,h_2710,x_0,y_462/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw909rp8d25y12cyr3.jpg" caption="Mar 8, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) dribbles defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) in the second half at Crisler Center. 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He opened up about his development at Moneyball.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:45:52 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_25/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw6hx35amcjef468w7.jpg" caption="Team LAFCU and Michigan State&#39;s Ethan Taylor hangs on the rim after a dunk against Team Tri-Star during the Moneyball Pro-Am on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Holt High School. | 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 hockey already assembling a roster of giants for 2027-28</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-hockey-already-assembling-a-roster-of-giants-for-2027-28-01kw6h6fjqgk?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw6h6fjqgk</guid><description>Michigan State hockey is already assembling one of the biggest rosters in recent NCAA history for the 2027-28 season.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:30:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4893,h_2752,x_0,y_43/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw6hcx6nk2kg91te62.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL prospect Ethan Belchetz before the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A 5th Michigan State hockey defenseman breaks program record in Round 7</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/a-5th-michigan-state-hockey-defenseman-breaks-program-record-in-round-7-01kw6fkd2jyx?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw6fkd2jyx</guid><description>A fifth and final Michigan State hockey defenseman commit or incoming player was drafted in the seventh round of the NHL draft.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_70/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw6fvfdw5tv1xf9jzm.jpg" caption="Michigan State hockey head coach Adam Nightingale walks off the court after the team is being honored for winning 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caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Adam Nightingale calls out to players during hockey practice on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena 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>Talented 2027 Michigan State hockey commit selected in 4th round of NHL draft</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/talented-2027-michigan-state-hockey-commit-selected-in-4th-round-of-nhl-draft-01kw6f8wmfxa?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw6f8wmfxa</guid><description>A talented 2027 Michigan State hockey commit was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Saturday.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_92/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw6fk2qjdfj0mzzeh0.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Adam Nightingale looks on against Minnesota during the third period on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Munn Ice Arena 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 hockey follows up historic Day 1 of NHL draft with bang on Day 2</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-hockey-follows-up-historic-day-1-of-nhl-draft-with-bang-on-day-2-01kw6f2sxe65?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw6f2sxe65</guid><description>The first day of the 2026 NHL Draft was a huge success for Michigan State so it decided to follow that up with a big 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The Spartans actually broke an NCAA record.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 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_14/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw6dfma1q8b8ye3car.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Ryker Lee moves the puck against Notre Dame during the first period on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Munn Ice Arena 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>Draymond Green may already be done with Yaxel Lendeborg’s trolling</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/draymond-green-may-already-be-done-with-yaxel-lendeborg-s-trolling-01kw66jy6b69?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw66jy6b69</guid><description>Former Michigan State star Draymond Green is already getting into it in a friendly manner with new teammate Yaxel Lendeborg.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3471,h_1952,x_0,y_104/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw66xtx7yapakh5y3j.jpg" caption="Apr 5, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after being called for a foul against the Houston Rockets in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jasiah Jervis already projected as a top-10 prospect in the 2027 NBA Draft</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jasiah-jervis-already-projected-as-a-top-10-prospect-in-the-2027-nba-draft-01kw5rv1t331?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw5rv1t331</guid><description>Michigan State freshman Jasiah Jervis is already being projected as a top-10 pick in the 2027 NBA Draft, per one expert.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:38:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw5vk11qn3pcp9fp5b.jpg" caption="Team Faygo’s and Michigan State&#39;s Jasiah Jervis, right, moves the ball against Team Tri-Star’s Devan Wilson during the Moneyball Pro-Am on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Holt High School. | 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 projected to have 2 draftees next year according to NBA draft expert</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-projected-to-have-2-draftees-next-year-according-to-nba-draft-expert-01kw5ny8tzzf?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw5ny8tzzf</guid><description>Michigan State is projected to have two player selected in the 2027 NBA Draft according to one expert who released his early big board.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:53:33 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_16/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw5pf0gzc3q24bbxjq.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Jeremy Fears Jr. directs teammates during the first half in the game against Bowling Green on Thursday, Oct. 23, 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 flirts with top 5 in popular college hoops expert’s latest rankings</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-flirts-with-top-5-in-popular-college-hoops-expert-s-latest-rankings-01kw5fgsdagd?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw5fgsdagd</guid><description>Michigan State is right outside the top five in the latest way-too-early rankings from a popular college basketball expert.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:21:27 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3262,h_1834,x_0,y_71/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw5fx7w29ps4nf3cwe.jpg" caption="Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) brings the ball up court during the second half against the North Dakota State Bison during a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. 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>Jasiah Jervis showing flashes of what he could be as Michigan State’s starting SG</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jasiah-jervis-showing-flashes-of-what-he-could-be-as-michigan-state-s-starting-sg-01kw5255jtdx?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw5255jtdx</guid><description>Michigan State freshman Jasiah Jervis is excited about his future in East Lansing and he’s showcasing what he can do at Moneyball.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:02:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_109/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw52tz025zxtsys3rw.jpg" caption="Team Faygo and Michigan State&#39;s Jasiah Jervis, center, moves through the Team Motorcars defense during the Moneyball Pro-Am on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Holt High School. | 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>2 Michigan State hockey newcomers named early Hobey Baker Award candidates</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/2-michigan-state-hockey-newcomers-named-early-hobey-baker-award-candidates-01kw4wnwm7r7?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw4wnwm7r7</guid><description>A couple of Michigan State hockey newcomers have been named early Hobey Baker Award candidates by a popular hockey account.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:27:53 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4893,h_2752,x_0,y_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw4wtbvree2tsqjbgy.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL prospect Ethan Belchetz before the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Carlos Medlock Jr. missed night No. 2 of Moneyball due to minor hamstring issue</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/carlos-medlock-jr-missed-night-no-2-of-moneyball-due-to-minor-hamstring-issue-01kw4sxbm49m?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw4sxbm49m</guid><description>Michigan State freshman point guard Carlos Medlock Jr. missed night two of the Moneyball Pro-Am for precautionary reasons due to a minor injury.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:49:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_74/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw4t33c0y63szntbte.jpg" caption="Team Motorcars and Michigan State&#39;s Carlos Medlock Jr. moves the ball against Team Faygo during the Moneyball Pro-Am on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Holt High School. | 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>Tommy Bleyl caps off historic first round of 2026 NHL Draft for Michigan State</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/tommy-bleyl-caps-off-historic-first-round-of-2026-nhl-draft-for-michigan-state-01kw4qda2zda?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw4qda2zda</guid><description>Michigan State had one final player selected in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft as Tommy Bleyl went No. 31 overall.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:56:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4391,h_2469,x_0,y_48/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw4r8gdnr3mhz7006q.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Tommy Bleyl reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the thirty first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jack Hextall joins fellow Spartan newcomer as first-round pick by Calgary Flames</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jack-hextall-joins-fellow-spartan-newcomer-as-first-round-pick-by-calgary-flames-01kw4nmfw386?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw4nmfw386</guid><description>The Calgary Flames are slowly becoming Michigan State hockey north after selecting Jack Hextall in the first round.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:23:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3523,h_1981,x_0,y_60/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw4p9jcwr7efvb1k1d.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Jack Hextall reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and former NHL player Lanny McDonald after being selected with the thirtieth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images | Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A third Michigan State player picked in top 20 of NHL Draft after Utah Mammoth trade up</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/a-third-michigan-state-player-picked-in-top-20-of-nhl-draft-after-utah-mammoth-trade-up-01kw4m729w5a?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw4m729w5a</guid><description>Michigan State saw a third player selected in the top 20 of the 2026 NHL Draft after the Utah Mammoth traded up to get him.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:52:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5334,h_3000,x_0,y_51/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw4maagv4sz45mkgyt.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Ethan Belchetz reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the seventeenth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Utah Mammoth at KeyBank Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Highly-touted Michigan State freshman forward sneaks into top 15 of NHL draft</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/highly-touted-michigan-state-freshman-forward-sneaks-into-top-15-of-nhl-draft-01kw3dtgzkgs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw3dtgzkgs</guid><description>A highly-touted incoming Michigan State hockey freshman just snuck into the top 15 of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday night.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:19:36 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3935,h_2213,x_0,y_240/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw4jh5zzydf23cshrx.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Nikita Klepov reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the fifteenth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks at KeyBank Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Chase Reid becomes Michigan State’s first player selected in 2026 NHL Draft</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/chase-reid-becomes-michigan-state-s-first-player-selected-in-2026-nhl-draft-01kw39c6hj00?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw39c6hj00</guid><description>Michigan State had its first player selected in the 2026 NHL Draft as Chase Reid went No. 7 overall to the Seattle Kraken.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:56:27 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4602,h_2588,x_0,y_18/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw39hc6yk2rbenp2w4.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Chase Reid reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the seventh pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Seattle Kraken at KeyBank Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State basketball legend returns to East Lansing to visit the Spartans</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-basketball-legend-returns-to-east-lansing-to-visit-the-spartans-01kw2nrzarat?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw2nrzarat</guid><description>A popular Michigan State basketball legend returned home to East Lansing to visit the Spartans on Friday afternoon.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:25:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_199/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kw2rgytbad9t2hwb23.jpg" caption="Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) and forward Gabe Brown celebrate the 80-69 win against Ohio State on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Breslin Center.&#xA;&#xA;Michigan State | Kirthmon F. 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