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DK the founder and owner of SpartanHoops.com breaks down all things Michigan State Basketball.

David Klein


    • Aug 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Episode 17-Spotify Live Room-4 Star SG Gehrig Normand's Commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 63:42


    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.

    Episode 16-Reflection on 2021-22, Max Christie's Decision, Roster Construction for 2022-23, Transfer Portal Disappointment, Coach Stephens Departure, NIL Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 88:43


    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.

    Episode 15-Early Season Reflection Diving Into Positional Roster Evaluation and Rising Expectations for MSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 72:21


    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.

    Episode 14-MSU's Early Season Start and Battle for Atlantis Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 53:17


    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.

    Episode 13-MSU v. Kansas Preview and Early Exhibition Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 60:07


    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.

    Episode Twelve- MSU's 2021-22 Roster Construction Breakdown and Season Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 87:37


    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.

    Episode Eleven-Big Ten Player Rankings, MSU Open Scrimmage, Big Ten Media Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 94:37


    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.

    Episode Ten-Interview with MSU Commit Jaxon Kohler

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 60:05


    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.

    Episode Nine-MSU 2023 Recruiting Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 71:12


    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).

    Episode Eight-Big Ten Team Draft with an MSU '22 Recruiting Update Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 59:23


    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.

    Episode 7-Know Thy Enemy-Rivalry Discussion with a Look at MI's Roster in Comparison to MSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 106:53


    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.

    Episode Six- MSU Class of '22 Recruiting, Big Ten NBA Decisions, Hoggard Starting PG?, Freshman Expectations and Deep Dive into the Backcourt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 99:33


    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.

    Episode Five-Conner George Interview-Denzel's Senior Season, MTSU, "The Class", Jaren Jackson v. Ben Carter, Cassius Winston and the 2018-19 Magical Season, Duke win, What Ifs of 2019-20 and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 113:38


    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.

    Episode Four-Izzo's Successor, Class of '22 Recruiting, Frontcourt Deep Dive (Hauser, Hall, Bingham, Sissoko, Marble)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 81:51


    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.

    Episode Three- Transfer Portal, Emoni Bates, & Big Ten Contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 71:00


    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.

    Episode Two-MSU Basketball Recruiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 76:28


    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

    Episode One-MSU Recap of '21 and Early Offseason Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 102:24


    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.

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