Spartan Hoops

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.  

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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.