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Feb 22, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) controls the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State basketball: Jaden Akins has surgery, shouldn’t miss opener

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Team Nano Magic and MSU sophomore Pierre Brooks, right, moves past Team T-Mobile's Tanner Blyly on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, during the Moneyball Pro-Am at Holt High School.220712 Moneyball 110a

Michigan State Basketball: Pierre Brooks shows growth with Moneyball MVP

Team Nano Magic's Pierre Brooks gets back on defense after a 3-pointer against Team Faygo on Thursday, June 23, 2022, during the Moneyball Pro-Am at Holt High School.220623 Moneyball 051a

Michigan State Basketball: Pierre Brooks putting up absurd numbers at Moneyball

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 7: Xavier Tillman Sr., #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies slam dunks over Tacko Fall #99 and Borisa Simanic #28 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of their NBA Summer League game July 7, 2022 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Xavier Tillman throws down one of NBA Summer League’s best dunks

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard signals teammates against Davidson during the first half of the first round of NCAA tournament on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Greenville, South Carolina.

Michigan State basketball’s PG situation ranked No. 16 in the nation

Michigan State's Pierre Brooks, right, celebrates his 3-pointer with teammate Tyson Walker during the first half in the game against Louisville on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.211201 Msu Lville 096a

Michigan State Basketball: Pierre Brooks proving to be legit breakout candidate

UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 15: A.J. Hoggard #11 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center on February 15, 2022 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Cassius Winston endorses AJ Hoggard

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Cassius Winston #5 of the Washington Wizards rests during a break in the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena on February 10, 2022 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Former Spartans Cassius Winston, Aaron Henry reunite on 76ers

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 05: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the second half of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 5, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Michigan State 84-63. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball has nation’s toughest non-conference schedule

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 28: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during their game against the Denver Nuggets at Spectrum Center on March 28, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Miles Bridges could soon be back home with Detroit Pistons

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Marcus Bingham Jr. #30 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts in the second half against the Duke Blue Devils during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 20, 2022 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Marcus Bingham Jr. finds new home with Dallas Mavericks

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) walks back to the court after a timeout against Duke during the second half of the second round of the NCAA tournament at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C..

Gabe Brown voices displeasure over going undrafted, signs with Thunder

Michigan State Spartans guard Max Christie (5) on the court during second half action against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during second half action Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at the Breslin Center.Msu Minn

Michigan State Basketball: Final NBA draft projections for Max Christie

Spartans, from left to right, Antonio Smith, A. J. Granger, Thomas Kelley and Mateen Cleaves, celebrate their win over Illinois, making them Big 10 Tournament champions in Chicago in 1999.Gmndc5 5bfazbde7l01mkueeiip Originala

Michigan State Basketball: Thomas Kelley bringing the perfect energy

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three pointer against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Draymond Green having himself a heck of a championship parade

Jan 11, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzles forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) dribbles as Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Klay Thompson calls Jaren Jackson Jr. a “bum” for old troll tweet

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Davidson during the second half of the Spartans' 74-73 victory in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. on Friday, March 18, 2022.

Michigan State basketball: Scheduling game with Gonzaga is genius move

Michigan State special assistant coach Mike Garland watches action against Northwestern during the second half at the Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.

Michigan State Basketball: Mike Garland steps into deserved retirement

Mar 20, 2022; Greenville, SC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts from the sideline against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State basketball listed at No. 10 in “Next CBB Dynasty” rankings

Michigan State's Mady Sissoko, right, scores as Penn State's John Harrar defends during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.211211 Msu Penn State Bball 053a

Michigan State Basketball: Mady Sissoko deserves shot to prove himself

Mar 20, 2022; Greenville, SC, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) reacts against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Basketball: All aboard the AJ Hoggard bandwagon

EAST LANSING, MI - DECEMBER 11: Jaden Akins #3 and A.J. Hoggard #11 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate in the first half of the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Breslin Center on December 11, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball will contend, flirt with danger in 2022-23

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans walks off the court after losing to the Duke Blue Devils 85-76 during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 20, 2022 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Level of concern for Tom Izzo “standing pat”?

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a call during their game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half of the State Farm Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 9, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Tom Izzo ranked No. 5 coach for 2022-23

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 12: Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a play during the second half of a Men's Big Ten Tournament Semifinals game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 12, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Purdue Boilermakers won the game 75-70 over the Michigan State Spartans. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Jaxon Kohler’s massive NIL potential should help recruiting