Men's Basketball - The State News

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2021 4-star point guard Jaden Akins commits to Michigan State

Eli McKown

August 13, 2020

MSU's recruiting hot streak continues with the top point guard from the state of Michigan choosing the Spartans.

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Xavier Tillman breaks down his decision to remain in the NBA Draft

Jayna Bardahl

August 13, 2020

Tillman cited both his family and the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 as small factors in his life-changing decision.

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Junior guard Jack Hoiberg earns final 2020-2021 MSU basketball scholarship

Eli McKown

August 4, 2020

After months of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan State basketball has finally finalized its roster for the 2020-2021 season.

COMMENTARY

Column: Enoch Boakye's commitment is a sign of more to come

Devin Anderson-Torrez

August 4, 2020

In recent memory, Michigan State has been strong down low. From Nick Ward and Xavier Tillman to Kenny Goins and Jaren Jackson Jr., the most successful big men have had one thing in common: The ability to stretch the floor. Enoch Boakye fits right in.

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Xavier Tillman to remain in NBA draft, Aaron Henry to return to MSU

Jayna Bardahl

August 2, 2020

As a player, Tillman saw three Big Ten regular season titles, one Big Ten tournament title and a Final Four appearance during his time at MSU.

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2022 5-star center Enoch Boakye commits to Michigan State

Eli McKown

July 28, 2020

2022 five-star center Enoch Boakye announced his commitment to Michigan State on Instagram Live, joining Emoni Bates in MSU head basketball coach Tom Izzo’s 2022 recruiting class.

NEWS

Column: Emoni Bates shouldn't be compared; so naturally, I compared him

Devin Anderson-Torrez

July 28, 2020

This kid has the hype of the king, the game of Durant and the chance to write his own legend; Emoni Bates is just getting started.

COMMENTARY

Column: Putting the rarity of Michigan State 2021 commit Max Christie into perspective

Devin Anderson-Torrez

July 20, 2020

Even for Izzo, a player like Christie is scarce and in many ways, unparalleled. The 2021 commit is Chicago-bred, from Rolling Meadows, Illinois and stands as a five-star, No. 1 ranked shooting guard in the country.

FOOTBALL

MSU athletics to cut pay for staff making $100,000 or greater, including Tom Izzo and Mel Tucker

Eli McKown

July 16, 2020

The Michigan State Athletic Department has announced temporary pay cuts for any staff member making $100,000 or greater for the next year. In addition, MSU Athletic Director Bill Beekman will be taking a 10% pay cut, along with head men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo and head football coach Mel Tucker each taking a 7% pay cut.

COMMENTARY

Column: With two huge commitments in a short span, Pierre Brooks II has slipped some minds, yikes

Devin Anderson-Torrez

July 10, 2020

With the landing of 2021’s No. 1 shooting guard Max Christie and National Gatorade Player of the Year Emoni Bates, the Spartan’s first commit for their potential 2021 dynasty may have slipped some people’s minds. Yikes.

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2021 five-star shooting guard Max Christie verbally commits to Michigan State

Eli McKown

July 7, 2020

Max Christie joins Emoni Bates as the latest five-star recruit to join the Spartans in the last week.

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MSU's latest commit: Emoni Bates

Eli McKown

June 30, 2020

Emoni Bates has verbally committed to play basketball at Michigan State University. Here's a breakdown of what that means for MSU, and what his options are if he ends up going a different route.