High Point Panthers at Michigan State Spartans 12/29/2021
Michigan State's Gabe Brown shoots against High Point during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Gabe Brown shoots against High Point during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 04:11 PM EST
High Point's Emmanuel Izunabor, left, and Zack Austin (55) pressure Michigan State's Gabe Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

High Point's Emmanuel Izunabor, left, and Zack Austin (55) pressure Michigan State's Gabe Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 04:11 PM EST
High Point's Jaden House, left, goes up for a shot against Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

High Point's Jaden House, left, goes up for a shot against Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 04:11 PM EST
High Point's John-Michael Wright, right, shoots against the defense of Michigan State's Jaden Akins during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

High Point's John-Michael Wright, right, shoots against the defense of Michigan State's Jaden Akins during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 04:11 PM EST
Michigan State's Gabe Brown, left, goes to the basket and draws a foul against High Point's John Michael Wright, right, as Zach Austin (55) also defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Gabe Brown, left, goes to the basket and draws a foul against High Point's John Michael Wright, right, as Zach Austin (55) also defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 05:35 PM EST
High Point's Brock Williams (23) and Bryson Childress, right, and Michigan State's Tyson Walker, left, and A.J. Hoggard battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

High Point's Brock Williams (23) and Bryson Childress, right, and Michigan State's Tyson Walker, left, and A.J. Hoggard battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 05:36 PM EST
Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) goes up for a dunk against High Point as Michigan State's Tyson Walker, left, and High Point's Brock Williams (23) and Bryson Childress, center, watch during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) goes up for a dunk against High Point as Michigan State's Tyson Walker, left, and High Point's Brock Williams (23) and Bryson Childress, center, watch during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 05:36 PM EST
Michigan State's Joey Hauser, left, drives against High Point's Zach Austin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Joey Hauser, left, drives against High Point's Zach Austin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 05:36 PM EST
Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard, left, goes up for a layup against High Point's Alex Holt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard, left, goes up for a layup against High Point's Alex Holt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 06:08 PM EST
High Point coach Tubby Smith reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

High Point coach Tubby Smith reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 06:09 PM EST
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against High Point, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against High Point, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 06:08 PM EST
Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) puts up a lay-up against High Point during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) puts up a lay-up against High Point during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 06:08 PM EST
Michigan State's Jaden Akins, right, and Gabe Brown dribble out the clock at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against High Point, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Jaden Akins, right, and Gabe Brown dribble out the clock at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against High Point, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 29, 2021 06:08 PM EST