Spartans Basketball

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the first half against the Bucknell Bison in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 16, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball: Is No. 10 preseason AP Top 25 ranking too high?

Connor Muldowney
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Michigan State basketball: Meet captains Josh Langford, Matt McQuaid

Michigan State Basketball: Tom Izzo’s 2-year plan could bring 2020 national title

Michigan State Basketball: Tom Izzo doesn’t mince words at Big Ten Media Day

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 4: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Breslin Center on January 4, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Cassius Winston named preseason All-Big Ten

Connor Muldowney
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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 19: Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his made basket late in the second half during a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Breslin Center on January 19, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Nick Ward makes preseason All-Big Ten team

Connor Muldowney
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DETROIT, MI - MARCH 18: Xavier Tillman #23 of the Michigan State Spartans passes the ball during the second half against the Syracuse Orange in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 18, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Xavier Tillman’s transformation is incredible

Connor Muldowney
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 03: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines during semifinals of the Big 10 Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 3, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: What are realistic expectations for 2018-19 season?

Connor Muldowney
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DETROIT, MI - MARCH 18: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans walks off the court after being defeated by the Syracuse Orange 55-53 in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 18, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball a clean program in Brian Bowen recruitment

Connor Muldowney
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Miles Bridges poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted 12th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Miles Bridges will be better as a pro than with Michigan State basketball

Ian Olsen
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EAST LANSING, MI - DECEMBER 9: Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball defended by Dre Marin #4 of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Breslin Center on December 9, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball: Nick Ward, Xavier Tillman will be twin towers

Ian Olsen
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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 13: Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State Spartans head football coach Mark Dantonio prior to a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State football, basketball committed no violations, says NCAA

Connor Muldowney
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Travis Trice of the Bullets breaks away from the defence during the round 18 NBL match between the Brisbane Bullets and the Illawarra Hawks at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on February 8, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Travis Trice facing best NBA shot to date with Bucks

Connor Muldowney
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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies watches a 2018 NBA Summer League game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Charlotte Hornets at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hornets defeated the Thunder 88-87. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Jaren Jackson Jr. earns Summer League honors

Connor Muldowney
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Miles Bridges reacts after being drafted 12th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Miles Bridges exceeded Summer League expectations

Connor Muldowney
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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 26: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks to Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Breslin Center on January 26, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Nick Ward, Xavier Tillman in position battle

Adam Zdroik
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 20: NBA Draft Prospect Jaren Jackson Jr. speaks to the media before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Grand Hyatt New York Grand Central Terminal on June 20, 2018 in New York City. 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 Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Jaren Jackson Jr. flashes stardom in NBA debut

Connor Muldowney
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 13: Deyonta Davis #21 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 13, 2017 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Jaren Jackson Jr., Deyonta Davis could form deadly duo

Connor Muldowney
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Miles Bridges poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted 12th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Miles Bridges could start immediately for Hornets

Connor Muldowney
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts after being drafted fourth overall by the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: No, Jaren Jackson Jr. isn’t Joakim Noah 2.0

Connor Muldowney
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 20: NBA Draft Prospect Miles Bridges speaks to the media before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Grand Hyatt New York Grand Central Terminal on June 20, 2018 in New York City. 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 Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Is Miles Bridges being overlooked in NBA draft?

Connor Muldowney
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DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans plays defense during the first half against the Bucknell Bison in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 16, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Where do NBA draft mocks have Miles Bridges going?

Connor Muldowney
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DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the second half against the Bucknell Bison in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 16, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Miles Bridges has perfect attitude before NBA draft

Connor Muldowney
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DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Xavier Tillman #23 and Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate during the second half against the Bucknell Bison in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 16, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5 potential NBA draft landing spots for Jaren Jackson Jr.

Justin Thind
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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 10: Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a play during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Breslin Center on January 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: NBA teams drooling over Jaren Jackson Jr.

Connor Muldowney
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DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the second half against the Bucknell Bison in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 16, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Miles Bridges shrugs off Dan Dakich trolling

Connor Muldowney
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

How Draymond Green’s personality has taken over the 2018 NBA Finals

Ian Olsen
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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 13: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball while defended by Jordan Poole #2 of the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Why categorizing NBA prospect Miles Bridges isn’t easy

Ian Olsen
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