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Several MSU hockey commits set for early NHL Draft selection

Several Michigan State hockey commits are projected to be drafted in the 2026 NHL Draft, including Top 20-Ranked prospects like Chase Reid, Ethan Belchetz, Nikita Klepov and Thomas Bleyl.The draft will be held June 26-27 at Keybank Center in Buffalo, New York. The first round will be held June 26 beginning at 7 p.m. Rounds 2-7 will begin at 11 a.m. the following day.

NEWS

Tom Izzo’s mother, Dorothy, passes away at 100

Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo’s mother, Dorothy Izzo, has passed away six days after turning 100 years old. Dorothy Izzo went viral in the 2025-26 season after Tom Izzo said guard Kur Teng could not even guard his mother, Dorothy.

NEWS

Jadun steps down as coach of MSU men’s tennis, Flowers takes over

MSU men's tennis head coach Harry Jadun stepped down to pursue opportunities outside of collegiate coaching, according to an MSU Athletics press release. Jadun led the Spartans for four seasons, after returning to his alma mater in 2022. Mike Flowers, who served as an assistant coach to Jadun for all four seasons, was named new head coach.