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Kenny Kaminski to transfer to Ohio University
Former MSU forward Kenny Kaminski will transfer to Ohio University according to a report from the Athens Messenger.
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MSU 2014-15 basketball schedule announced on Thursday
The men’s basketball schedule was officially released on Thursday, and players and spectators can expect an entertaining season this winter.
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MSU transfer guard Bryn Forbes granted NCAA waiver, will play in 2014-15
MSU junior guard Bryn Forbes has been granted a NCAA waiver and is eligible to play for the Spartans this upcoming season.The Lansing native transferred to MSU in June after two years at Cleveland State and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.“I’m very thankful to the NCAA for allowing me to play this season.
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Spartan basketball to head to Disney World during Thanksgiving for Orlando Classic
The tournament will take place at the HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. At 6:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving night, the Spartans will face off against Rider for the first round of the tournament. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Izzo on Kaminski's transfer — "Kaminski could not live up to the obligations necessary to be a part of our program"
Redshirt freshman forward Kenny Kaminski is transferring from MSU.
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Former MSU men's basketball player David Thomas joins women's basketball staff
David Thomas will begin on July 14, joining a women's basketball that last year scored a Big Ten Championship and a NCAA Second Round Journey.
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ESPN ranks Tom Izzo third best basketball coach in NCAA
Since early June, ESPN had counted down the top 50 best college basketball coaches in the United States.
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Payne reaps benefits of returning for senior season according to Izzo, Payne
Back then, mock drafts had Payne pegged from the late first round to the early second. He had promised his late grandmother Mary Lewis he would finish his degree in interdisciplinary studies. MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo held the belief that in returning, Payne would expand his game and improve his draft stock.
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Keith Appling signs summer league contract with Portland Trailblazers
After going undrafted last night, former MSU guard and Detroit Pershing star Keith Appling will begin the next step of his career relatively soon.Appling has signed a free agent contract with the Portland Trailblazers to play on the Los Vegas Summer League team, his agent Michael Silverman confirmed on Friday afternoon.
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Adreian Payne drafted by Hawks, Gary Harris drafted by Nuggets in 2014 NBA draft
Neither were picked as high as some mock drafts initially pegged, but it was still an impotant night for the MSU basketball program. Adreian Payne and Gary Harris were drafted roughly a half hour apart, at No. 15 and No. 19 respectively, in the 2014 NBA draft.
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Izzo weighs in on 2014 NBA Draft
The 2014 NBA Draft, which will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, will air live on ESPN Thursday night at 7 p.m.It could be a historic night for the MSU basketball program as former MSU guard Gary Harris and former MSU forward Adreian Payne could become lottery picks, which would be the first time two MSU players are drafted in the top-14
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Former basketball walk-on turns talents to filmmaking
The media and information senior, who is also a walk-on player for the MSU basketball team, mixed that love with his passion for writing and film to create the idea for his short film, “The Cager.”
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Harris, Payne potential lottery picks in oncoming draft
ESPN analyst Chad Ford tweeted last Friday that guard Gary Harris and forward Adreian Payne are among 21 players who have been invited to the green room for Thursday’s draft.
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MSU basketball adds Bryn Forbes to expanding 2014-15 class
Mere days after landing West Virginia transfer Eron Harris, MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo has added yet another piece to the rapidly-growing 2014-15 basketball class.
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MSU basketball will open season Nov. 14 against Navy
A day before MSU football takes on Maryland in College Park, Md., the MSU men's basketball team will kick off an annual showcase in the Old Line State. On Monday, MSU announced the Spartan men's basketball team will open the 2014-15 season at the Naval Academy on Friday, Nov. 14. The Spartans will participate in the inaugural "Veterans Classic at the Naval Academy."
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Big Ten announces future locations for Basketball Tournament, Football Championship Games
The Big Ten announced an extension of the contract allowing the Big Ten Football Championship Games to be held at Lucas Oil Stadium until 2021.
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Russell Byrd to transfer from MSU
Russell Byrd is leaving MSU for his final year of eligibility, MSU confirmed Wednesday.
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Big Ten, Big East announce new early-season tournament 'Gavitt Tipoff Games'
On Monday, Big Ten Network announced a new annual early-season eight-game tournament between the Big Ten and Big East conferences.
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MSU basketball will face Notre Dame in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
On December 3rd, Michigan State will face Notre Dame on the basketball court for the first time in 35 years.
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Dawson returning to MSU for senior season
Junior guard/forward Branden Dawson announced his decision to return to MSU for his senior season on Tuesday afternoon, according to a release from the MSU athletics department.