Re: tOfficial '23-'24 Michigan State Hoops Thread

[AvgMSUJoe]

Offseason evaluation: Tre Holloman was steady, not flashy, as a freshman PG for Michigan State

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/offseason-evaluation-tre-holloman-was-steady-not-flashy-as-a-freshman-pg-for-michigan-state/ar-AA1bz0mq

In my totally untrained eye and worthless ability to evaluate, I think he gets his minutes cut next year if he doesn't have a monster off season and personal growth. He was a perfect guy to get some of our kids a breather. Never could dominate a game but didn't ever give one away while out there. Seems like a great kid and I hope he grows. Should have never picked #5 and that number needs to be retired.

In my totally untrained eye and worthless ability to evaluate, he plays more than Fear (who is the shiny new toy with cool internet videos) because he knows Izzo's expectations on D, he doesn't make mistakes and his shooting is adequate.

[NigelUno]

Offseason evaluation: Tre Holloman was steady, not flashy, as a freshman PG for Michigan State

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/offseason-evaluation-tre-holloman-was-steady-not-flashy-as-a-freshman-pg-for-michigan-state/ar-AA1bz0mq

In my totally untrained eye and worthless ability to evaluate, I think he gets his minutes cut next year if he doesn't have a monster off season and personal growth. He was a perfect guy to get some of our kids a breather. Never could dominate a game but didn't ever give one away while out there. Seems like a great kid and I hope he grows. Should have never picked #5 and that number needs to be retired.

I think he’ll be around the same. My guess is there will be a lot of different lineups/rotations early. Someone will twist an ankle at some point. Bench will get shrunk in March.

[Turtleneck]

Michigan State basketball: What if trades were allowed in college hoops?

https://spartanshadows.com/michigan-state-basketball-what-if-trades-were-allowed-in-college-hoops/

Would you take any of these? I like the team as is. The last one is the most intriguing, but I think the team will have good chemistry with the current roster.

[Turtleneck]

Offseason evaluation: Scoring ability, defensive questions in Jaxon Kohler’s first year at Michigan State

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/05/offseason-evaluation-scoring-ability-defensive-questions-in-jaxon-kohlers-first-year-at-michigan-state.html

[Turtleneck]

Michigan State basketball: Fans should be excited about Jaxon Kohler’s progress

https://spartanavenue.com/2023/05/28/michigan-state-basketball-fans-excited-jaxon-kohlers-progress/

[Turtleneck]

Tomorrow

Will Jaden Akins or Hoggard return?

https://spartanavenue.com/2023/05/30/michigan-state-basketball-will-jaden-akins-aj-hoggard-return/

https://spartanshadows.com/michigan-state-basketball-final-decisions-looming-for-jaden-akins-aj-hoggard/

[Turtleneck]

Michigan State basketball: Xavier Booker has officially arrived on campus

https://spartanavenue.com/2023/05/30/michigan-state-basketball-xavier-booker-officially-arrived-campus/

[NigelUno]

Michigan State basketball: Xavier Booker has officially arrived on campus

https://spartanavenue.com/2023/05/30/michigan-state-basketball-xavier-booker-officially-arrived-campus/

Seems like they could have made some rooms with bigger doors.

[Turtleneck]

Michigan State basketball: Xavier Booker has officially arrived on campus

https://spartanavenue.com/2023/05/30/michigan-state-basketball-xavier-booker-officially-arrived-campus/

Seems like they could have made some rooms with bigger doors.

Incredibly inhospitable. MSU fails again. Prepare for Travis and OTPT to completely flip out over this.

Offseason evaluation: Mady Sissoko and a season under the microscope at Michigan State

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/05/offseason-evaluation-mady-sissoko-and-a-season-under-the-microscope-at-michigan-state.html

[Travis of the Cosmos]

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[Travis of the Cosmos]

Hogman is in there too

[Turtleneck]

I think that tweet just means their break is over and they have to go back to finishing their shift.

[Motown Spartan]

Both Akins and Hoggard have withdrawn from the draft.

[Travis of the Cosmos]

I think that tweet just means their break is over and they have to go back to finishing their shift.

You have to take a vacation from Taco Bell my dude, it’s always on your mind

[NigelUno]

Both Akins and Hoggard have withdrawn from the draft.

Akins, Hoggard, and Walker.

3 experienced, talented guards. Gonna be tough for other teams to match up with.

[Turtleneck]

Both Akins and Hoggard have withdrawn from the draft.

Akins, Hoggard, and Walker.

3 experienced, talented guards. Gonna be tough for other teams to match up with.

Other teams with multiple experienced, talented guards will match up fine. 14-14.

[DWags]

NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY

[duffy munn]

NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY

Win number 2 for Izzo THIS year. Izzo rides off into the sunset to enjoy a stress free life, his grandkids and UpNorth ( sorry Bob). Leaves a loaded roster for the successor of his choice.

[Nordic]

Both Akins and Hoggard have withdrawn from the draft.

Akins, Hoggard, and Walker.

3 experienced, talented guards. Gonna be tough for other teams to match up with.

Veteran guards are tough to beat in the tournie

[tGreenWay]

NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY NATTY

Win number 2 for Izzo THIS year. Izzo rides off into the sunset to enjoy a stress free life, his grandkids and UpNorth ( sorry Bob). Leaves a loaded roster for the successor of his choice.

Let’s not push coach out the door. Dude has been crushing it on the recruiting trail. Barring injuries, make a serious run for numbers 2 and 3.

[NigelUno]

Akins, Hoggard, and Walker.

3 experienced, talented guards. Gonna be tough for other teams to match up with.

Veteran guards are tough to beat in the tournie

Yep. The kids (and Hall) will help, but the Natty rests on those 3.

[NigelUno]

Big Ten got a little tougher yesterday.

Edey coming back, and Illinois getting 2 players back.

[duffy munn]

Win number 2 for Izzo THIS year. Izzo rides off into the sunset to enjoy a stress free life, his grandkids and UpNorth ( sorry Bob). Leaves a loaded roster for the successor of his choice.

Let’s not push coach out the door. Dude has been crushing it on the recruiting trail. Barring injuries, make a serious run for numbers 2 and 3.

I hear ya Greenway. Just think that the 2nd Natty might be enough for Izzo at this point given where college basketball is headed.

[Trapper Gus]

Veteran guards are tough to beat in the tournie

Yep.  The kids (and Hall) will help, but the Natty rests on those 3.  

Yes, guards.

[AvgMSUJoe]

Yep. The kids (and the Hall) will help, but the Natty rests on those 3.

Squishing the competition's proverbial heads?

[Nordic]

Big Ten got a little tougher yesterday.

Edey coming back, and Illinois getting 2 players back.

Good

[Turtleneck]

Offseason evaluation: Tyson Walker stayed hot in his second season for Michigan State

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/06/offseason-evaluation-tyson-walker-stayed-hot-in-his-second-season-for-michigan-state.html

[Pervis Muldoon]

Win number 2 for Izzo THIS year. Izzo rides off into the sunset to enjoy a stress free life, his grandkids and UpNorth ( sorry Bob). Leaves a loaded roster for the successor of his choice.

Let’s not push coach out the door. Dude has been crushing it on the recruiting trail. Barring injuries, make a serious run for numbers 2 and 3.

He loves what he does, and he still seems to have plenty of energy. He and Calipari are the biggest names in college basketball, and there's never been a better person to represent MSU. I want him to enjoy many years not being in Krzyzewski's shadow. He deserves this time.

[Turtleneck]

Let’s not push coach out the door. Dude has been crushing it on the recruiting trail. Barring injuries, make a serious run for numbers 2 and 3.

He loves what he does, and he still seems to have plenty of energy. He and Calipari are the biggest names in college basketball, and there's never been a better person to represent MSU. I want him to enjoy many years not being in Krzyzewski's shadow. He deserves this time.

13-15

[Trapper Gus]

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/06/offseason-evaluation-aj-hoggard-back-for-more-after-first-season-as-michigan-states-starting-pg.html

[Turtleneck]

Home games at DeWitt HS gym this year.

Michigan State Basketball: What is known of 2023-24 schedule so far?

https://bustingbrackets.com/2023/06/08/michigan-state-basketball-known-2023-24-schedule-far/

[Turtleneck]

Offseason evaluation: Jaden Akins’ Michigan State season in two parts

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/06/offseason-evaluation-jaden-akins-michigan-state-season-in-two-parts.html

[Turtleneck]

Michigan State’s highly rated 2023 class is enrolled and on campus

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/06/michigan-states-highly-rated-2023-class-is-enrolled-and-on-campus.html

Bob and GreenWay, please leave them alone. They don't need to see your post moves, Bob.

[tGreenWay]

Michigan State’s highly rated 2023 class is enrolled and on campus

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/06/michigan-states-highly-rated-2023-class-is-enrolled-and-on-campus.html

Bob and GreenWay, please leave them alone. They don't need to see your post moves, Bob.

Hey man, I’ve been on commit watch, and now I’m ready for bed. Leave me out of this. But keep an eye on Duffy. He may try to use the new guys as ringers on his church league hoops team.

[Turtleneck]

Michigan State Basketball: Allocating center minutes for 2023-24

https://spartanshadows.com/michigan-state-basketball-allocating-center-minutes-2023-24/

[Turtleneck]

Michigan State basketball: Breaking down Tom Izzo's roster as the Spartans chase greatness

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2023/06/11/michigan-state-basketball-2023-24-roster-analysis/70308081007/

[DWags]

Michigan State basketball: Breaking down Tom Izzo's roster as the Spartans chase greatness

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2023/06/11/michigan-state-basketball-2023-24-roster-analysis/70308081007/

Seriously fired up for this team.

[NigelUno]

Anyone heard anything on MoneyBall yet?

[tGreenWay]

When the Pistons hired Monty Williams, it meant his 6’6” son moved with the family to SE Michigan (Brother Rice).  He already has an offer from Arizona.

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Edit: Just saw he’s a sophomore, so when reading this, use your imagination that it’s in the 2045-2046 recruiting thread.

[tGreenWay]

That’s right: I don’t do math. I thought I made that pretty darn clear.

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