Former Michigan State basketball players continue to make noise in the pros

Amid his 30th season at the helm of Michigan State basketball, Tom Izzo has plenty to be excited about with 21 former players currently playing pro ball somewhere in the world.

Sure, he only has six in the NBA, but another three are quickly making a name for themselves in the G-League. Who can forget all the former standouts making noise overseas?

Let's take a closer look at Izzo's former players and where they are.

Draymond Green -- Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green continues to be a key piece for the Golden State Warriors. Sure he still shows his passion and gets some technical fouls, but other than that, Green is having his best scoring season in years as he's averaging 9.1 points per game. He's also averaging over five boards and five assists as well. He does look like he's back to playing elite-level defense.

Jaren Jackson Jr. -- Memphis Grizzlies

Despite starting the season with an injury concerns, Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to be a force for the Memphis Grizzlies. Jackson is averaging 23.7 points per game. He's also already had three 30-point performances this season including a season-high 39 against the Washington Wizards earlier this month.

Miles Bridges -- Charlotte Hornets

Miles Bridges continues to be one of the key pieces in the starting lineup for the Hornets. He's averaging nearly 16 points and seven rebounds per game this season. His last three games have been outstanding as he's scored 19 or more points each contest. That included a 27-point performance to outlast the Detroit Pistons in a 108-107 game.

Max Christie -- Los Angeles Lakers

It's kind of been a mixed back thus far for the third-year player. Max Christie continues to be in the rotation for the Lakers, but his production has been pretty low. He's averaging 4.3 points per game. That not much to be excited about, but Los Angeles is playing some good ball. It appears the number change isn't quite helping him thus far.

Gary Harris -- Orlando Magic

Gary Harris has provided great depth and experience for the Magic, as they continue to showcase their young stars. He has a career average of 10.9 points per game, but his numbers have dwindled significantly this season. Despite playing over 14 minutes per game, he's gone scoreless in Orlando's last two games.

Xavier Tillman Sr. -- Boston Celtics

When you play for the defending NBA Champions, minutes can be hard to come by. That's no different for Xavier Tillman, as he's barely seeing the floor for the Celtics this season. In Boston's last five games he's only scored once. With Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis seeing the floor mainly in the frontcourt, Tillman just has stay ready.

Joey Hauser -- College Park Skyhawks (G-League)

Joey Hauser has found himself a home with Atlanta Hawks organization, as he gets a great run with the team's G-League affiliate. The Skyhawks have had a great start to the season, and Hauser has been a big part of it. He's averaging 5.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Tyson Walker -- Texas Legends (G-League)

Everyone knew Tyson Walker was a deadly shooter, he showcased it plenty in the Green and White. It was why he was a high draft pick in the G-League draft. The legends got a good one, and his recent performance off the bench was outstanding. He scored 35 points and made six threes. Someone's going to be lucky when they pick him up.

Malik Hall -- Greensboro Swarm (G-League)

Like Walker, Malik Hall was also a high choice in the NBA G-League. He was signed by the Greensboro Swarm, which he played for their parent organization the Charlotte Hornets during Summer League. He had a strong debut scoring nine points, four rebounds and two blocks. He wasn't able to score in the team's second game. It's a long season so Hall has plenty of time to showcase his abilities.

Spartans making noise overseas

They are currently three former Spartan favorites lighting it up in Italy. Gabe Brown (Openjobmetis Varese), Denzel Valentine (Pallacanestro Trieste), and Cassius Winston (Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia).

Winston has been lighting it up scoring and dishing out assists. He recently had his first pro 20-5-5 game. He finished the contest with 22 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.

Brown is having a good start to the season as he's averaging 11.3 points per game playing in Italy's Lega A. As for Denzel, he's also filling the stat book, averaging 17, 5, and 5.

They aren't alone in Europe as other Spartans playing include Matt Costello (Valencia Basket) who plays in the EuroLeague. He has really made a name for himself averaging 10 points and five rebounds in the toughest league in Europe. Marvin Clark Jr., who only spent two seasons in East Lansing before transferring to St. John's, is also playing well in the Hungarian NBIA.

Gavin Schilling and Raymar Morgan have found homes in Germany. Morgan the oldest remaining player to be playing pro ball at a high level. Second on that list is obviously Draymond, but it's great to hear that Raymar is carrying on the Spartan grit. Nick Ward is currently lighting it up in Portugal, where he is averaging nearly 14 points per game for Sporting Clube de Portugal.

Travis Trice has had a long journey, during his pro career, but he's seems to have found a home in China. Averaging 16 points and nearly seven assists for Beijing BeiKong of the Chinese CBA. Aaron Henry calls Japan home, as he currently plays for the Nagoya Fighting Eagles, where he averages 18 points per game.

Javon Bess was another former Spartan who transferred out of the program to Saint Louis, but has made a pro career. Bess currently plays in Turkey for Turk Telekom.

The biggest shocker of them all has to be the numbers that Marcus Bingham Jr. has been putting up playing in the war-torn Israel.

Bingham has risen to the top playmaker for Hapoel Unet Holon of the Isreli BSL. He's averaging 16 points, seven rebounds, and blocking shots much like he did in setting the Spartan career record. It's unbelievable what Bingham has been able to do.

Sure there is plenty to have concern about this year's Michigan State basketball team, and if Izzo's really got anything left in the tank. However, seeing all these former players still making an impact no matter where they play speaks volumes about the program.