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MSU Basketball Media Day Recap
There's not a lot of media day coverage out there in the, um, media yet. They must all be waiting for the morning runs. I'm working mostly off the Twitter feeds of the State News Sports Desk and Lisa Byington. AP article is here. Links to videos/podcasts of Izzo and the players are here if...
More surgery for Russell Byrd. What's it mean for this season?
Mike DeCourcy reports: Coach Tom Izzo said he expects [Russell] Byrd to undergo surgery as soon as Friday to address an issue with his foot that developed while he was playing in high school. Byrd had surgery previously, but Izzo said the foot didn’t heal as had been hoped. Izzo said...
Your 2010-2011 Michigan State Basketball Team (Until Further Notice)
Tomorrow, it will be exactly two months since our Spartans walked off the court at Lucas Oil Stadium. Because of the transfer rumor that's refused to (1) die or (2) become a real, live news story, I've dragged my feet on doing a full-fledged look-ahead post at the team's make-up and prospects for...
Russell Byrd Breaks Foot, Undergoes Surgery
As reported by Spartan Nation, incoming Michigan State forward Russell Byrd underwent surgery today to repair a broken foot he suffered in a workout earlier this week. The expected recovery time is eight weeks. Fort Wayne's awesomely-call-lettered WANE notes that Byrd will now miss the...
Welcome, Adreian Payne
The Commitment Interview with ESPN is here. (HT: Chris in Kzoo). The Basics 6'9" or 6'10", 210-215 pounds, 7'2" wingspan (!). Entering senior season at Jefferson Township High School in Dayton, OH. Rated a 5-star recruit and top-5 2010 center by both Rivals and Scout. Scouts, Inc. gives him a...








