Michigan State has an interesting predicament on its hands. The Spartans apparently have the option to entertain the idea of a Tre Holloman return if he is granted a fifth season of eligibility.
While it doesn’t seem all that likely given that it’s already almost August and these potential fifth-year seniors have not been ruled eligible yet, there’s still a non-zero chance that it happens. Holloman is one of the dozens of student-athletes who are seeking that fifth year.
On Tuesday night, he made a surprise appearance at Moneyball and he opened up to the media about his Michigan State departure for the first time.
He was asked if he regretted his decision, and his response of “no comment” was telling. He was then asked if he would consider returning to Michigan State if he was granted a fifth year and Holloman basically said yes if the situation was right. That sparked a debate among fans about his potential return and a lot said that they wouldn’t want him back because of the way he left. Others warmed up to the idea, dreaming about a potential backcourt of Jeremy Fears and Holloman again.
Neither side has to worry much because I’m here to say that it probably isn’t happening.
Obvoiusly there is a miniscule chance that Holloman does get a fifth year, Tom Izzo decides that he wants to crowd the backcourt, and he wants to return, but so many things would have to happen in order for that scenario to take place. And I just don’t see it.
Why Tre Holloman returning won’t happen
Michigan State has two really good point guards and a few guys who could play the two-guard like Jasiah Jervis, Jordan Scott, and Kur Teng. There aren’t many minutes to go around.
Holloman said he would return given the right scenario, but I doubt that he wants to share minutes with some younger guys, especially since he left Michigan State for a promised larger role. I could see a scenario in which he comes back and plays the starting two-guard for State, but that would minimize the roles of Jervis, Scott, and Teng, and I don’t think Izzo wants that.
It wouldn’t be the worst scenario in the world and a good problem to have, but Izzo isn’t known for adding guys this late, especially since there’s not really a need for another guard.
In Izzo’s eyes, Holloman made his decision, he has to live with that decision, and he’s not big on retreads. This will probably be rumored until a decision is made on his fifth year lawsuit, but for now, Holloman will continue to live in the Lansing area and work on figuring out the next steps. Unfortunately, I don’t believe those next steps are in East Lansing.
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