Re: tOfficial 2021/2022 MSU Basketball Thread

by **Trapper Gus** 2022-08-06, 11:04

GRR Spartan wrote:
AvgMSUJoe wrote:
If you think of it, this would be the cakiest job... there are only like 2-4 per year. Not like juggling 20-30 for football.

With that few recruits each year, one and done (see Christie) the transfer portal looming, the margin for error for mens basketball is much smaller compared to football recruiting.

Being a Friend of Matt doesn't hurt but Izzo doesn't have any "cake jobs" staff positions available. According to some acquaintances who have been MAC and A10 assistants who would have liked to work for Izzo, he only expects his staff to work as hard as he does.

I worked for a VP like that, his good point was that when he demanded Engineers work 24/7 on a problem he was right there with them.

by **Turtleneck** 2022-08-06, 11:08

Stop making this thread about you, Trapper. Shameful behavior.

by **Trapper Gus** 2022-08-06, 13:35

Turtleneck wrote:Stop making this thread about you, Trapper. Shameful behavior.

Oh please, I didn't. You are the one making it about me.

I pointed out that Izzo's behavior creates trust and loyalty.

edit - I suppose your post was humor, sorry about that. I never have understood message board humor.

by **Turtleneck** 2022-08-07, 10:28

Trapper Gus wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Stop making this thread about you, Trapper. Shameful behavior.

Oh please, I didn't. You are the one making it about me.

I pointed out that Izzo's behavior creates trust and loyalty.

edit - I suppose your post was humor, sorry about that. I never have understood message board humor.

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by **Turtleneck** 2022-08-07, 10:28

Michigan State Men’s Basketball: Back to the Future

https://www.theonlycolors.com/2022/8/6/23292735/michigan-state-spartans-mens-basketball-back-to-the-future

by **Turtleneck** 2022-08-10, 21:00

Michigan State basketball to host Oakland, former PG Rocket Watts in 2022

https://www.yahoo.com/now/michigan-state-basketball-host-oakland-003313698.html

by **duffy munn** 2022-08-10, 21:04

Turtleneck wrote:Michigan State basketball to host Oakland, former PG Rocket Watts in 2022

https://www.yahoo.com/now/michigan-state-basketball-host-oakland-003313698.html

Fake news Turtleneck. Rocket was never a point guard.

by **Turtleneck** 2022-08-11, 10:40

4-24. Too much vacationing and too little work.

Michigan State basketball celebrates end of summer practice with trip to Lake Michigan

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/michigan-state-basketball-celebrates-end-of-summer-practice-with-trip-to-lake-michigan/ar-AA10xlQf

by aualum06 2022-08-11, 17:13

Not quite sure where this should go

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by **NigelUno** 2022-08-11, 17:18

aualum06 wrote:Not quite sure where this should go

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That sucks.

by **DWags** 2022-08-11, 19:07

aualum06 wrote:Not quite sure where this should go

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Shit. Feel bad for the kid. I hear he does well in school so I'm thinking he'll be fine. But this news sucks.

by AvgMSUJoe 2022-08-11, 19:38

Career ending back injury sounds scary as shit.

Good vibes to kithier

by **Turtleneck** 2022-08-18, 17:38

Michigan State basketball roster: Starting lineup prediction, bench rotation, depth outlook for 2022-23 season

Projected starting lineup
1. Tyson Walker
6-0 | 175 | Sr.
It took him some time, but Walker ultimately developed into a steady hand for the Spartans in 28 starts last season after transferring following two years at Northeastern. After averaging 2.4 turnovers per game in his first 20 contests, he turned it over just 1.1 times per contest in the final 16 games as Izzo refined his point guard rotation. Playing Walker and Hoggard together could be a jolt for the Michigan State offense in 2022-23 if Izzo can find a way to offset the potential negatives on the defensive side.

2. A.J. Hoggard
6-4 | 210 | Jr.
Hoggard made a significant leap as a sophomore in 2021-22 and claimed a starting role for a chunk of the season's second half. He finished fourth in the Big Ten with 4.8 assists per game despite playing significantly fewer minutes than the players ahead of him in the category. He should see an uptick on the 20.2 minutes per game he played last season and have a chance to become a double-digit scorer. His biggest limitation is a career 20% 3-point shooting mark.

3. Malik Hall
6-8 | 225 | Sr.
Hall has the hallmarks of a Big Ten breakout candidate after registering the Spartans' highest overall BPR figure, per Evanmiya.com last season. In essence, he was Michigan State's best two-way player in 2021-22 while hitting 42.6% of his 3-point attempts. Hall has been up and down throughout his career and was particularly quiet in the 2022 postseason. But he should be in great position for a consistent starting role on this roster, provided that he feels comfortable on the wing. Gabe Brown was in a similar situation entering last season -- at least from a production standpoint -- and used a solid senior year to land an exhibit 10 deal with the Raptors as an undrafted free agent. Hall could do the same this season.

4. Joey Hauser
6-9 | 230 | Redshirt-Sr.
Hauser will be in his fourth season with the Spartans and third as an eligible player after transferring in following a standout freshman season at Marquette in 2018-19. He hasn't developed a ton over the course of his career, but he dramatically cut down on his turnovers last season and produced some huge outside shooting performances. As a career 39.1% 3-point shooter, Hauser is a mismatch for some defenses at his size. At this point he qualifies as the team's savvy veteran.

5. Mady Sissoko
6-9 | 235 | Jr.
After averaging 4.9 minutes over 55 appearances in his first two seasons, Sissoko should be in line for a larger role this season -- potentially even as a starter -- since Michigan State will need his physicality on the interior. The former four-star prospect has logged double-digit minutes just five times in his career, and he blocked two shots in three of those games. With Bingham's rim protection out of the picture, Sissoko could become one of this team's most valuable defenders. It's easy to envision him as a 15-to-18 minutes per game player this season, though his minutes will presumably vary based on foul trouble and matchups.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/michigan-state-basketball-roster-starting-lineup-prediction-bench-rotation-depth-outlook-for-2022-23-season/

by **Turtleneck** 2022-08-31, 08:41

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by **Turtleneck** 2022-08-31, 23:37

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by AvgMSUJoe 2022-09-01, 09:45

Turtleneck wrote:[tw]1565059347138461696?s=21&t=3u7Gr9_i9KUqOX-b-nUR6w[/tw]

To quote a great swiller and american... I'm not worried.

by **Turtleneck** 2022-09-09, 08:27

That schedule though...this is quite the stretch

Nov 11: vs. Gonzaga in San Diego (Armed Forces Classic)

Nov 15: vs. Kentucky (Champions Classic in Indianapolis)

Nov 18: vs. Villanova (Gavitt Games)

Nov. 24: vs. Alabama (Phil Knight Invitational in Portland, Oregon)

Nov. 25: vs. UConn/Oregon winner or loser (Phil Knight Invitational in Portland)

Nov. 27: vs. North Carolina/Villanova/Iowa State/Portland (Phil Knight Invitational in Portland)

Nov. 30: at Notre Dame (ACC/Big Ten Challenge)

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/08/michigan-state-basketball-2022-23-big-ten-schedule-spartans/66848477007/

by AvgMSUJoe 2022-09-09, 08:51

Turtleneck wrote:That schedule though...this is quite the stretch

Nov 11: vs. Gonzaga in San Diego (Armed Forces Classic)

Nov 15: vs. Kentucky (Champions Classic in Indianapolis)

Nov 18: vs. Villanova (Gavitt Games)

Nov. 24: vs. Alabama (Phil Knight Invitational in Portland, Oregon)

Nov. 25: vs. UConn/Oregon winner or loser (Phil Knight Invitational in Portland)

Nov. 27: vs. North Carolina/Villanova/Iowa State/Portland (Phil Knight Invitational in Portland)

Nov. 30: at Notre Dame (ACC/Big Ten Challenge)

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/08/michigan-state-basketball-2022-23-big-ten-schedule-spartans/66848477007/

All the better when we win the natty...

by **NigelUno** 2022-09-09, 09:52

Turtleneck wrote:That schedule though...this is quite the stretch

Nov 11: vs. Gonzaga in San Diego (Armed Forces Classic)

Nov 15: vs. Kentucky (Champions Classic in Indianapolis)

Nov 18: vs. Villanova (Gavitt Games)

Nov. 24: vs. Alabama (Phil Knight Invitational in Portland, Oregon)

Nov. 25: vs. UConn/Oregon winner or loser (Phil Knight Invitational in Portland)

Nov. 27: vs. North Carolina/Villanova/Iowa State/Portland (Phil Knight Invitational in Portland)

Nov. 30: at Notre Dame (ACC/Big Ten Challenge)

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/08/michigan-state-basketball-2022-23-big-ten-schedule-spartans/66848477007/

4-3

by **Turtleneck** 2022-09-09, 10:38

NigelUno wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:That schedule though...this is quite the stretch

4-3

1-6

by **Turtleneck** 2022-09-09, 10:42

The last time these two teams played, GreenWay was 19 years old.

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by aualum06 2022-09-11, 12:07

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by **Nordic** 2022-09-11, 12:09

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Love it!

by **DWags** 2022-09-11, 12:19

Was Day Day giving the Akron defense some shit when they were in the end zone?

by aualum06 2022-09-11, 13:55

Sounds like Aikens in a boot

by **duffy munn** 2022-09-11, 17:00

DWags wrote:Was Day Day giving the Akron defense some shit when they were in the end zone?

Yep. Talking shit in the endzone and a number of current basketball players chimed in. My buddy associate AD Scot Schlesinger stepped in and told them to back up and shut up.

by **DWags** 2022-09-11, 21:31

duffy munn wrote:
DWags wrote:Was Day Day giving the Akron defense some shit when they were in the end zone?

Yep. Talking shit in the endzone and a number of current basketball players chimed in. My buddy associate AD Scot Schlesinger stepped in and told them to back up and shut up.

Day day is such a Spartan

by **Turtleneck** 2022-09-17, 13:09

Tennessee basketball, Michigan State scheduling closed-door scrimmage series

https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/mens-basketball/2022/09/17/tennessee-basketball-michigan-state-scrimmage-secret-tom-izzo/10299465002/

by aualum06 2022-09-25, 20:43

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by **Turtleneck** 2022-10-06, 08:23

Michigan State basketball: Fewer players brings more minutes ... and zone defense?

https://sports.yahoo.com/michigan-state-basketball-fewer-players-101651208.html?fr=sychp_catchall

by **DWags** 2022-10-06, 08:25

Turtleneck wrote:Michigan State basketball: Fewer players brings more minutes ... and zone defense?

https://sports.yahoo.com/michigan-state-basketball-fewer-players-101651208.html?fr=sychp_catchall

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YES!!

by **Turtleneck** 2022-10-06, 08:28

DWags wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Michigan State basketball: Fewer players brings more minutes ... and zone defense?

https://sports.yahoo.com/michigan-state-basketball-fewer-players-101651208.html?fr=sychp_catchall

YES!!

Syracuse, NY is the biggest sports TV market in the U.S. because SU plays zone defense. If this is true and becomes the standard defense for the season, East Lansing is going to be the new Chicago in the Midwest.

by AvgMSUJoe 2022-10-06, 09:04

Every preseason he says something about zone. Never does. Or like 3 minutes of it... Maybe on a Blob play.

by **Trapper Gus** 2022-10-06, 09:40

Turtleneck wrote:Michigan State basketball: Fewer players brings more minutes ... and zone defense?

https://sports.yahoo.com/michigan-state-basketball-fewer-players-101651208.html?fr=sychp_catchall

The Izzone turns into the Judzone!

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