As in-state rivals Michigan State and Michigan prepare for another battle on the football field this coming weekend, it gets harder to believe each year how fast the basketball season approaches around this time.

The MSU men's basketball took a summer excursion to Spain and has already played one exhibition game (a win over Northern Michigan) this month, with another one against Ferris State scheduled for Oct. 29. Then, the Spartans begin the 2024-2025 regular season versus Monmouth on Nov. 4.

For redshirt freshman point guard Jeremy Fears Jr., the regular season couldn’t have come any quicker.

“I can’t really ask for more," Fears said when asked about the pride he has playing point guard for the Spartans. "I’m at one of the best programs in the world. The opportunity is right in front of me.”

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Michigan State kicker Jonathan Kim is the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, following his record-setting performance in Week Eight against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Additionally, MSU wide receiver Nick Marsh has earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors.

Marsh recorded eight receptions, which tied a season-high for him, for 113 yards. This was his second time getting a Big Ten Freshman of the Week nod, as Marsh also accomplished this feat after his Week Two performance versus Maryland.
This is Kim's first Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week selection. It is also the first time a Michigan State player has received the weekly award since kicker Matt Coghlin on Oct. 18, 2021.

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MSU is coming off a 1-0 win over Northwestern on Sunday. The Spartans will play Purdue at home on Sunday next.

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