Spartan Hoops

DK and Greg Waddell of Sleepers Media break down 4 Star SG Gehrig Normand's commitment to MSU, the recruiting surge for Izzo in 2023 (one more to come?), what it means long term for the program and take a peek ahead at the 2023-24 roster construction for the Spartans.

DK, Carter Elliot and Greg Waddell (of Sleeper's Media) wrap up the 2021-22 season, discuss Max Christie's puzzling decision, examine the potential roster construction for 2022-23, discuss the lack of transfer portal movement for a team in desperate need for multiple pieces, coach Stephens departure and the future of the HC job, and why DK is optimistic for the NIL momentum brought on by coach Mel Tucker.

DK and Dan dive into MSU's early season performance through an evaluation of each player/position group, while discussing MSU's potential ceiling and increased expectations after their hot start.

Deep dive into every position on the roster and a discussion of the early season strengths and weaknesses for MSU. We then take a hard look at Loyola Chicago and what MSU needs to do to come out with a victory Wednesday and throughout the Battle for Atlantis tournament.

DK and Dan give their thoughts on the two exhibition bouts, do a deep dive into Kansas' roster this season discussing the intriguing matchups for MSU's opening game, and finish with an overview of season expectations as we are TWO DAYS AWAY from the college basketball season.

Deep dive on MSU's roster composition where we address early concerns over the PG rotation, the exciting pairing of Brown and Christie on the wings, the PF tandem and how we see the C spot shaking. Overall discussing why MSU has the goods for a big bounce back season.

We take a dive into SpartanHoops Positional Rankings discussing the Big Ten as a whole, with a heavy focus on MSU and MI. We then discuss the starting PG battle at MSU and discuss Big Ten Media days winners and losers.

Interview with Top 70, Class of 2022 6'9" 230lb Big Man Jaxon Kohler who talks about where he's from, his love for the game, his recruitment, and why ultimately he chose MSU.

Taking a look at MSU's early Big Board for the 2023 class including prospects Braelon Green, Jeremy Fears, Jr., Jalen Hooks, Cam Christie, Curtis Williams, and Owen Freeman (among others).

DK and Greg do a snake draft of Big Ten Teams for the 2021-22 season discussing roster composition and the projection for each team with a ten minute update on MSU Recruiting in the intro segment.

Dive into Juwan Howard's early tenure, discussion of MI's roster construction, comparing and contrasting the incoming pieces for MSU and MI, and how the programs stack up to each other heading into the 2021-22 season.

Discussion of recent impact of Big Ten NBA draft decisions, MSU's Class of '22 Recruiting-should we be worried?, Hoggard vs. Walker starting PG chatter, Backcourt expectations next year....including Gabe Brown finally getting his chance to shine, Max Christie-leading scorer?, Jaden Akins as a crucial piece to the equation and concern over wing depth.

Conner George walked onto MSU's basketball program in 2015 and spent five years going through some of the highest highs and lowest lows in recent program history. We take a walk through memory lane and discuss Denzel Valentine, the MTSU game, Miles Bridges, Jaren Jackson, Bryn Forbes, Cassius Winston and the 2018-19 Big Ten, BTT and E8 Win, the what ifs of the 2019-20 season and much more.

Discussion of Coach K's retirement, is Tom Izzo next? DJ Stephens MSU's HC successor? Class of '22 Recruiting Talk (Reed, Schutt, Traudt), and then a deep dive into MSU's returning frontcourt (Hauser, Hall, Bingham, Sissoko, Marble), taking a stab at minute allocation and potential roles and production.

Loyer to Davidson, Watts' pending decision, Emoni Bates's "de-commitment", MSU's two remaining scholarships, MI adds Devante Jones, and discussion of next season's Big Ten Contenders.

Michigan State Basketball 2021 Incoming Class Discussion: Jaden Akins, Pierre Brooks, Max Christie. Touching on the recent MSU 2023 offer to Braelon Green. Discussing Emoni Bates Decision, recent play, potential future. Discussion of the 2022 Offers: Trejuan Holloman, Jaden Schutt, Isaac Traudt, Jalen Washington, Kijani Wright, Tarris Reed Jr, description of their game and DK and Dan break down their priority wish list. Check out more coverage at www.spartanhoops.com

Discussion of MSU's finish to the 2020-21 season with their loss to UCLA. Staff Grades. Aaron Henry's legacy. MSU's transfer portal news (podcast recorded pre-Loyer transfer) with Fife headed to Indiana, Langford retiring, Watts/Kithier in the portal. Discussion of MI's roster moves and predictions on what is to come, discussion of the freshman. Review of the Big Ten early offseason winners and loser.