Death. Taxes. Yearly injuries that send Michigan State basketball fans into a panic.
This time around, it's Kaleb Glenn.
While he has never suited up for the Spartans, he was expected to be a massive piece to the puzzle in 2025-26 as arguably the team's best shooter. He came over from FAU after shooting around 40 percent from deep and his rapport with Jeremy Fears Jr. made him a legitimate breakout candidate.
Unfortunately, that will have to wait a year.
On Wednesday, rumors circulated that Glenn suffered a season-ending injury but nothing was confirmed throughout the morning and into the afternoon. Unfortunately, the rumors became reality as Joe Tipton reported that Glenn suffered a torn patella tendon this week and would be out for the season. Justin Thind confirmed that it happened during a shooting drill.
The plan for Glenn now is to redshirt and come back in 2026-27.
Horrible doesn't even begin to describe this news for Michigan State basketball fans but Tom Izzo is no stranger to losing key players before, during, and after seasons. He's going to find a way to adjust and he'll probably need to rely heavily on the incoming freshmen to help out.
Glenn is now the second Spartan basketball player to suffer an injury this offseason, following Jesse McCulloch who's reportedly dealing with a stress fracture in his foot.
Asking Michigan State fans not to overreact or melt down at this news may just be asking too much. Fans reacted accordingly on Wednesday afternoon.
https://t.co/84swRF3sMx pic.twitter.com/NGNDeNDIBr
— JT (@yaherewego) June 18, 2025
Not worried #tengtime https://t.co/3BTfefcv4E
— Teng Truther (@tengtruther) June 18, 2025
Tom Izzo get ready to learn Romanian buddy https://t.co/rw5PYlsL5A
— Sinnersdog97 (@spartandog97) June 18, 2025
Real tough loss for Michigan State given the positional size and shooting Glenn would of provided https://t.co/aHYWLfl93X
— Carter Elliott (@CarterElliott__) June 18, 2025
The injury bug vs. MSU basketball player’s legs every offseason pic.twitter.com/c84IlxrMNN
— Fireball sommelier (@Sheehan_Sports) June 18, 2025
Started leaking a couple days ago. Feel awful for the kid and wish him a speedy recovery. MSU will miss the size/shooting but this gives room for Teng/Scott to have a clear role this season and gives Ward the entirety of the backup Kohler mins which was likely inevitable. https://t.co/rsV9DDTciK
— DK (@SpartanHoops_DK) June 18, 2025
— Andrew Cumbow (@ACumbow) June 18, 2025
Obviously this news has hit everyone hard, but the team is going to have to grow up and grow together in a hurry. This should undoubtedly accelerate the growth of the young guys.