Spartans Basketball

Mar 7, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) reacts to a call during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Basketball: AJ Hoggard putting in major offseason work

Michigan State Basketball: Gabe Brown has taken “monster jump”

Michigan State Basketball: Expect big jump from Mady Sissoko in 2021-22

Michigan State Basketball: Matt McQuaid joins coaching staff

Feb 6, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo looks on during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State basketball facing huge recruiting week to start June

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 27: Bryn Forbes #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates his three pointer with Pat Connaughton #24 against the Miami Heat during the third quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at American Airlines Arena on May 27, 2021 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Bryn Forbes out-scored Jimmy Butler in four-game sweep of Miami Heat

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 05: A.J. Hoggard #11 of the Michigan State Spartans looks to pass the ball in the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Breslin Center on January 05, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: What will AJ Hoggard’s role be in 2021-22?

Malik Hall, Michigan State basketball (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball has loaded 2021-22 non-conference schedule

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 24: Bryn Forbes #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after his three point basket in the second quarter against the Miami Heat during Game Two of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat at Fiserv Forum on May 24, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Bryn Forbes is latest former Spartan to impress in 2021 NBA Playoffs

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 25: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets talks to Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during their game at Spectrum Center on February 25, 2019 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball: 2 former Spartans made history in NBA this season

Mar 11, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Rocket Watts (2) controls the ball against the Maryland Terrapins in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Basketball: The Rocket Watts saga is officially over

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Xavier Tillman #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on April 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Xavier Tillman proves he can hang in NBA, plays hero in win vs. Warriors

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - MARCH 18: Marcus Bingham Jr. #30 of the Michigan State Spartans looks for the rebound against the UCLA Bruins during the first half in the First Four game prior to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Mackey Arena on March 18, 2021 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Marcus Bingham Jr. is key to 2021-22 success

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 18: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court against the Portland Trail Blazers during their game at Spectrum Center on April 18, 2021 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)

Michigan State Basketball: How did Spartans in the NBA fare in 2020-21?

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 17: Tyson Walker #2 of the Northeastern Huskies looks to pass as he drives against Kerwin Walton #24 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of their game at the Dean Smith Center on February 17, 2021 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 82-62. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Tyson Walker will be breath of fresh air at PG

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on May 16, 2021 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 Will Newton/Getty Images)

Miles Bridges continues to make Dan Dakich look ridiculous

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 25: Gabe Brown #44 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates in the second half of the game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Breslin Center on November 25, 2020 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Will Gabe Brown take that next step?

Feb 16, 2021; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Joey Hauser (20) looks for an opening around Purdue Boilermakers forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the second half of the game at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State basketball doesn’t travel to Purdue, Indiana in 2021-22

Michigan State's Gabe Brown, right, and Malik Hall celebrate after beating Michigan 70-64 on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.210307 Msu Um 192a

Michigan State Basketball: Who will be the leader of the 2021-22 team?

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - MARCH 18: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks with Gabe Brown #44 of the Michigan State Spartans against the UCLA Bruins during the first half in the First Four game prior to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Mackey Arena on March 18, 2021 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Gabe Brown calls Izzo interaction “no big deal”

Ypsi Prep forward Emoni Bates (21) dunks against SPIRE Academy during the second half at Central Academy in Ann Arbor, Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Michigan State Basketball: 3 implications of Emoni Bates decommitment

Ypsi Prep forward Emoni Bates (21) smiles after a play against SPIRE Academy during the first half at Central Academy in Ann Arbor, Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Michigan State Basketball: The Emoni Bates dream is officially over

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 25: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court against the Boston Celtics during their game at Spectrum Center on April 25, 2021 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 on pace to make Hornets history with crazy stat

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - MARCH 04: Rocket Watts #2 of the Michigan State Spartans drives around Mike Smith #12 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Would Michigan State basketball benefit from Rocket Watts return?

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 25: Cody Martin #11 of the Charlotte Hornets is congratulated by Miles Bridges #0 after a play in the second quarter during their game against the Boston Celtics at Spectrum Center on April 25, 2021 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 making late push for NBA’s Most Improved Player Award

Jan 7, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman (2) goes to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens (8) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Xavier Tillman sparking a playoff push with Memphis Grizzlies

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 02: Cassius Winston #5 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 02, 2021 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 Will Newton/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Bradley Beal praises Cassius Winston’s leadership

Feb 20, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Bryce Thompson (24) reacts after scoring against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Basketball: Bryce Thompson would be perfect Josh Langford replacement