A.J. Hoggard
Michigan State's Joey Hauser, right, puts up the game-winning shot against Minnesota's Payton Willis (0) late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 71-69. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 10 Michigan State beats Minnesota 71-69 on Hauser's shot

By Larry Lage Jan. 12, 2022 09:23 PM EST

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)
High Point Panthers at Michigan State Spartans 12/29/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 04:12 PM EST

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 19 Michigan State beats Penn State 80-64

By Bob Tripi Dec. 11, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Toledo's Ryan Rollins, center, goes to the basket against Michigan State's Joey Hauser, left, and Max Christie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 22 Michigan State builds big lead, tops Toledo 81-68

By Dana Gauruder Dec. 04, 2021 07:21 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Connecticut guard Tyrese Martin (4) goes to the basket as Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) defends during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Brown, Spartans pull away late to beat No. 22 UConn 64-60

By Aaron Beard Nov. 25, 2021 02:33 PM EST

Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr., center, and Eastern Michigan's Derek Ballard, right, and Colin Golson vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Michigan State Spartans 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 06:10 PM EST

Western Michigan's B. Artis White, right, drives against Michigan State's Tyson Walker during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan State Spartans 11/12/2021

Nov. 12, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) drives past Kansas' Dajuan Harris (3) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Agbaji's career night helps No. 3 Kansas top Michigan State

By Doug Feinberg Nov. 09, 2021 09:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) drives upcourt ahead of Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Iowa City, Iowa. The Spartans will lean on Hauser to be a consistent leader after an up-and-down season left him with a 9.7 scoring average last year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Coach Izzo says he's ticked off Michigan State is unranked

By Larry Lage Oct. 20, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) makes a jump shot over Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson (4) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Henry scores 27 points, No. 17 Michigan State beats Nebraska

By Eric Olson Jan. 02, 2021 10:33 PM EST

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr., top, shoots against Northwestern guard Ty Berry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ball State Cardinals at Western Michigan Broncos 12/22/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 08:00 PM EST

Michigan State's Rocket Watts, right, starts a fast break after a steal against Western Michigan's Jaylon Holmes, left, as Michigan State's Aaron Henry, center, trails during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan State Spartans 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) and Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) try to control the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 8 Michigan St survives scare, beats Detroit Mercy 83-76

By Larry Lage Dec. 04, 2020 07:29 PM EST

Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) drives against Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Mercy Titans at Michigan State Spartans 12/4/2020

Dec. 04, 2020 06:02 PM EST

FILE - Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, shoots against Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. Michigan State won 80-69. The team will need preseason All-Big Ten player Aaron Henry to produce much more than he has in the past as a role player.(AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
No. 13 Michigan St forced to prepare for season without Izzo

By Larry Lage Nov. 10, 2020 05:47 PM EST