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Bergen Catholic #0 Julius Avent make his entrance. Ridgewood boys basketball hosts Bergen Catholic in a game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

Projecting Julius Avent’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27

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May 31, 2026

Carson Cooper isn’t getting nearly enough 2026 NBA Draft love

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May 31, 2026

Projecting Jesse McCulloch’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27

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May 31, 2026

Where should Michigan State basketball be ranked to start the 2026-27 season?

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May 30, 2026

Michigan State's Cam Ward celebrates after scoring and drawing an Indiana foul during the second half on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State flirts with top 5 in CBS Sports’ way-too-early rankings

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May 30, 2026

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler, center, celebrates with Jordan Scott, left, and Carson Cooper after Kohler's 3-pointer against Rutgers during the second half on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Jaxon Kohler schedules third pre-draft workout with Western Conference team

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May 30, 2026

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts after getting fouled by Connecticut guard Solo Ball (1) during the second half of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional game against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Michigan State lost the game 67-63.

Jaxon Kohler listed on ESPN’s post-NBA draft decision top-100 big board

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May 30, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. slaps hands with fans after the Spartans overtime win over Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

10-year KenPom average ranking shows how spoiled Michigan State fans have been

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May 30, 2026

Stepinac’s Jasiah Jervis is the Journal News/ lohud Boys Basketball Private School Player of the Year March 26, 2026.

Michigan State signee named one of 4 ‘notable’ players on Team USA’s U18 squad

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May 30, 2026

Nov 28, 2024; Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Davidson Wildcats forward Sean Logan (15) dribbles as Providence Friars center Anton Bonke (5) defends during the first half at the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Michigan State center Anton Bonke generating some early 2027 NBA Draft buzz

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May 30, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte 49ers center Anton Bonke (49) handles the ball against Memphis Tigers forward Aaron Bradshaw (11) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Anton Bonke ahead of former Spartan big man in 2027 NBA Draft center rankings

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May 30, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Wisconsin during the second half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Tom Izzo’s description of Michigan State’s roster has fans thinking national title

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May 30, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jordan Scott (6) drives to the basket against North Dakota State Bison guard Andy Stefonowicz (5) during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Jordan Scott receives way-too-early first-round projection for 2027 NBA Draft

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May 30, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., left, slaps hands with Coen Carr, right, after Carr's dunk against Northwestern during the second half on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State has 2 of the top 25 returning players in college basketball

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May 30, 2026

(L to R) Michigan State basketball players Coen Carr and Jeremy Fears Jr. have a laugh talking about their coach Tom Izzo during a press conference at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
The Spartans play the University of Connecticut on Friday evening.

Jeremy Fears Jr., Coen Carr projected as second-rounders in the 2027 NBA Draft

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May 30, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates after making a 3-pointer against UCLA during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Jeremy Fears Jr. lobbying for return of controversial alternate jersey

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May 29, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Huskies forward Bryson Tucker (8) dunks in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Former priority Michigan State SF target makes horrendous NBA draft decision

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May 29, 2026

Mar 9, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo huddles with Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Jeremy Fears Jr. announced his return with heartfelt Tom Izzo message

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May 29, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo looks on after a play against Michigan during the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Tom Izzo is facing the toughest schedule in his Michigan State career in 2026-27

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May 29, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) drives to the basket in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Carson Cooper has first NBA draft workout with Spartan legend’s team

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May 29, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., center, and Coen Carr, left, celebrate a Michigan turnover during the second half on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State’s starting 5 could feature 4 legit 2027 NBA Draft prospects

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May 29, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., center, leaves the court with Jesse McCulloch, left, and Coen Carr, right, after Fears' shot to end the first half against Cornell on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State will face 7 of the top 12 national title favorites in 2026-27

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May 29, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. looks on during a break on the bench during the second half against Michigan on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

Vegas sees Michigan State as a top 10 national title favorite with Jeremy Fears back

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May 28, 2026

Mar 28, 2010; St. Louis, MO, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo is greeted by his mother and father after finals of the Midwest regional in the 2010 NCAA mens basketball tournament against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Edward Jones Dome. Michigan State defeated Tennessee 70-69. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-Imagn Images

Dorothy Izzo, mother of Tom Izzo, passes away at the age of 100

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May 28, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, talks with Jeremy Fears Jr. during the second half in the game against Rutgers on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Social media reactions to Jeremy Fears Jr. announcing his return to Michigan State

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May 28, 2026

Dec 10, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) and forward Coen Carr (55) during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Projected Michigan State starting 5 with Jeremy Fears Jr. officially back

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May 28, 2026

Mar 1, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) celebrates against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Jeremy Fears Jr. gives Michigan State fans the good news they’ve been waiting for

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May 27, 2026

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) waves at fans during senior day celebration after the game between Michigan State and Rutgers at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Jaxon Kohler has scheduled another NBA draft workout with Pistons’ division rival

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May 27, 2026

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