Fresh off of a bye week, Michigan State football is looking to finish the season strong and become bowl-eligible. MSU's rush ends coach Chad Wilt, linebacker Wayne Matthews III, and defensive back Nikai Martinez spoke about the game this Saturday against Illinois and the team's outlook heading into the rest of the season.

Join Jonah and Abby as they react immediately following Michigan State men's basketball's loss versus No. 1 Kansas, as the Spartans laid brick after brick from 3-point range.

Jonah gives a geometry lesson as they go over the cylinder rule in basketball and what it means. MSU football isn't forgotten about as the final stretch of the season is upon us.

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MSU needs to improve drastically in a few key areas, and this Illinois team might be the ideal team to see them materialize. Learn more about it in the 3-2-1 Preview

No more college sports. “Student” athlete? I don’t think so.

Dorian Barney is a 6-foot-1, 170-pound defensive back from 6A Atlanta area powerhouse Carrollton High School. He currently ranks as the No. 10 cornerback, the No. 17 prospect in the state of Georgia and the No. 135 overall recruit in the nation for the 2026 cycle.

Barney was previously a longtime Alabama commit, originally pledging to the Crimson tide in May, but the standout defensive backed off of his commitment on Nov. 10.

One day later, Michigan State offered the Rivals250 prospect a scholarship.

Barney spoke with Spartans Illustrated's @Lee Wardlaw in an exclusive interview to discuss the offer.

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Thanos Qualifying For NCAA Individual Championships Highlights Weekend​

Redshirt junior punches ticket to join fellow Spartan in Waco, Texas.​

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Capping the weekend of play for Michigan State men's tennis at the ITA Sectionals, redshirt junior Aristotelis Thanos punched his ticket to NCAA Individual Championships.

Thanos will join fellow Spartan, junior Ozan Baris in Waco, Texas at the NCAA Individual Championships, Nov. 19-24 at Baylor's Hurd Tennis Center.

Baris earned his spot at the NCAA Individual Championships by winning the ITA Midwest Regionals on Oct. 14, becoming the first Michigan State men's tennis player to win the ITA Regional Singles Championship.

Thanos started out the weekend action playing against Preston Stearns from Ohio State. In a back-and-forth match, Thanos def. Stearns 6-7, 7-6, 6-4. Another quick match win against William Mroz from Illinois, Thanos won 6-3, 6-3. In the QF Playoffs, Thanos defeated Calvin Mueller of Nebraska, 6-4, 0-6, 7-5 to advance to NCAAs.

Friday match play started early as freshman Matthew Forbes took down Togan Tokac from Texas A&M, 7-5, 7-5. His next singles match was against Oskar Brostrom Poulsen from Baylor. Forbes fought hard but fell, 6-2, 4-6, 4-6.

His next match was a doubles match with partner, senior Max Sheldon. Forbes/Sheldon def. Alemany/Kouame from Memphis, 6-3, 5-7, 12-10. The Spartan pair then took on Young/Swenson from Michigan. They lost that match 6-7, 5-7.

In a tough battle in his first singles match, Sheldon lost to Gavin Young from Michigan, 6-7, 6-2, 5-7. Sheldon went on to def. Miguel from Tulsa, 6-1, 6-2 in his next match.

In Wisconsin at the Big Ten Indoors, freshman Danial Rakhmatullayev put up a good fight for the Spartans going 3-2 on the week. In his first match, Rakhmatullayev def. Sachiv Kumar (WIS), 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-5), 10-6. Following that win, Nicholas Steiglehner (MICH) def. Rakhmatullayev 6-2, 6-3. Looking to continue his momentum from his first match, Rakhmatullayev def. Nick Herdoiza (NU) 6-2, 6-0. A quick win against Henrik Villanger (PUR), 6-4, 6-4, helped Rakhmatullayev continue his fight. In his final match of the weekend, Max Bengtsson (NU) def. Rakhmatullayev, 6-4, 7-6.

More information on Thanos and Baris at the NCAA Individual Championships will be announced at a later date.

Singles Results:

ITA Sectionals

Aristotelis Thanos (MSU) def. Preston Stearns (OSU) 6-7, 7-6, 6-4

Aristotelis Thanos (MSU) def. William Mroz (ILL) 6-3, 6-3

Aristotelis Thanos (MSU) def. Calvin Mueller (NEB) 6-4, 0-6, 7-5

Oskar Brostrom Poulsen (BU) def. Matthew Forbes (MSU) 2-6, 6-4, 6-4

Matthew Forbes (MSU) def. Togan Tokac (TAMU) 7-5, 7-5

Gavin Young(MICH) def. Max Sheldon (MSU) 7-6 (7-5), 2-6, 7-5

Max Sheldon (MSU) def. Luis Felipe Miguel (TUL) 6-1, 6-2


B1G Indoor Championships

Danial Rakhmatullayev (MSU) def. Sachiv Kumar (WIS), 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-5), 10-6

Nicholas Steiglehner (MICH) def. Danial Rakhmatullayev (MSU) 6-2, 6-3

Danial Rakhmatullayev (MSU) def. Nick Herdoiza (NU) 6-2, 6-0

Danial Rakhmatullayev (MSU) def. Henrik Villanger (PUR) 6-4, 6-4

Max Bengtsson (NU) def. Danial Rakhmatullayev (MSU) 6-4, 7-6


Double Results:

ITA Sectionals

Forbes/Sheldon (MSU) def. Alemany/Kouame (MEM), 6-3, 5-7, 12-10

Young/Swenson (MICH) def. Forbes/Sheldon (MSU) 6-7 (5-7), 5-7

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EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State head volleyball coach Leah Johnson announced the third signing class of her tenure Wednesday on National Signing Day. The Spartans covered all of their bases in the Class of 2025 signing a setter, libero, middle blocker and outside hitter. MSU once again tapped into its overseas contacts with the additions of setter Kalea Norton (Auckland, New Zealand) and outside hitter Caroline Formankova (Slany, Czech Republic), in addition to domestic signees libero Olivia Durst (Brookfield, Wis.) and middle blocker Leela Ormsby (Billings, Mont.).
Olivia Durst
5'9" | Libero | Brookfield, Wis. | Milwaukee Sting


Durst is a three-time Wisconsin state champion at Divine Savior Holy Angels, a two-time All-State honoree, a two-time All-State tournament selection and a three-time Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association academic honoree … Durst was named All-Region by the American Volleyball Coaches Association in 2024 … Ranked as the No. 3 player in Wisconsin for 2025.
“Liv is such a fun athlete," said Johnson. "She’s played most of her career as an outsider hitter while playing competitive soccer, so she’s got fast feet and makes pretty spectacular defensive moves. We knew pretty quickly when she made the transition to libero that she was going to be elite. She’s won at the highest level every step of her career, a mentality that will serve her well.”

I chose Michigan State because the coaches and players treat me like family and not just a volleyball player. Stepping on campus felt natural and like home. I love that this program pushes you to be your best but also understands your limits.

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Olivia Durst
Kalea Norton
5'10" | Setter | Auckland, New Zealand | Rengitoto College


Norton was the U19 Player of the Year in New Zealand is 2023-24 … Played with the New Zealand Junior Women's National Team … At 16 years old played with the top women's team in New Zealand “Volley Ferns” on an international tour in Chile … Also an accomplished beach volleyball player in New Zealand in the same mold as current Spartan Taylah Holdem … Played for the New Zealand A Women's beach volleyball squad and on the New Zealand women's pro tour.
“We first heard about Kalea through our current Spartan Taylah Holdem,” said Johnson. "She was playing in high-level women’s leagues at the age of 15 in New Zealand. She’s a superb athlete, having played a variety of sports throughout her career. Kalea is a fast mover and competitive as can be. She does all the little things you need to do to be great.”

I chose MSU because they believed in a girl from New Zealand and offered me an incredible opportunity. Right from our first conversation I felt their passion and dedication to volleyball. The MSU volleyball culture thrives on excellence, growth and unity which is exactly where I want to be. Surrounded by people who push each other to improve.

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Kalea Norton
Leela Orsmby
6'3" | Middle Blocker | Billings, Mont. | Big Sky VBC


Ormsby is the all-time record holder in Montana for career blocks with 421 as of Oct. 31 breaking a record that stood since 2003 … Finishes interscholastic career as the all-time leader in blocks and hitting percentage at Billings Senior High School … A two-time first team All-State selection (with 2024 All-State teams yet to be announced) … Led Billings Senior to a state champion ship in 2022 … Four-time blocks per set leader in Montana … Invited to the USA Volleyball National Development program on four occasions as one of three players from the state of Montana to ever attend.
“Leela is one of the most natural blockers I have recruited," said Johnson. "She’s got great instincts at the net. She’s played just about every position along the net. She’s going to bring a heavy arm and versatility to the gym. Leela has an elite maturity and mindset about her that’s going to make adapting to the B1G a smoother transition for her.”

I chose MSU because of the immediate connection I felt to the entire coaching staff. I'm beyond excited for the program being built with them and I can't wait to be a part of it. I believe in this program and feel blessed because they believe in me. The campus already feels like home, and I'm ready to serve for these coaches, grow with my future teammates and honor MSU.

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Caroline Formankova
6'3" | Outside Hitter | Slany, Czech Republic | VK Dukla Liberec


Formankova played with the Czech Republic U20 and U23 teams at the 2024 European Championships where she played against current Spartan Karolina Staniszewska at U23s … Currently playing for VK Dukla Liberec in the Czech Republic Extraliga … Also played for VK Selmy Brno.
“Caroline bleeds green," said Johnson. "She’s a dual citizen, with her mother being from right here in East Lansing. She’s played on the international scene for quite some time and is strong, fiery and powerful. She’s got a ton of experience at the opposite position and puts up a big block. This has been a long time in the making and we are so excited to officially welcome her to the Spartan family.”

It has always been my dream to play college volleyball and ever since I first talked to the coaching staff I knew I was going to choose MSU. Stepping on campus felt like coming home, just on the other side of the world.

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Caroline Formankova

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I personally feel like this assessment of MSU basketball is correct and on-point. The only omission is that MSU was a pretty realistic FF team in 2020 if not for COVID.

The Michigan State men's basketball program has landed its second commit of the 2025 class, as four-star small forward/power forward Cam Ward announced his pledge to the Spartans on Tuesday.

Ward has close to 30 scholarship offers in his recruitment and ranks as the No. 28 small forward and the No. 99 overall prospect in the 2025 cycle.

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Scott commits to MSU, an update of Strengths, weaknesses, and his famous Mom


JORDAN SCOTT BIO:

Position: Wing Forward
Height/Weight: 6'7, 191 pounds.
Home: South Lakes High School, Reston, Virginia
Final Three Schools: Maryland, Virginia Tech, and Michigan State.

SCOTTS RECRUITING NEEDS:

1. I want a place that works me; I'm big on hard work.
2. A school that makes me better on and off the court.
3. They have to have good food.
4. How a team conducts practices

STRENGTHS

1. The most translatable part of Scott's game is his three-point shooting. He's not a pure shooter but made almost 36% of his attempts on high-volume (7+) attempts per game with a quick release.

2. He is an active wing rebounder.

3. On the defensive end, he has active hands and a nose for the ball (2.6 steals per game).

4. He understands how to play within the team concept, has a good feel for the game, and lets the game come to him.

5. Scott is a willing passer and reliable decision-maker with the ball in his hands (2:1 assist-to-turnover ratio in UA Rise play).

6. He likes to take smaller defenders into the mid-post, where he can utilize his size to shoot over the top of them.


WEAKNESSES

1. He's undeveloped physically, can struggle to play through contact, and doesn't always assert himself as a top prospect should.

2. Scott doesn't put much pressure on the rim.

3. He shows very little creativity or playmaking as a ball handler.

4. He's farther away physically than most four-star prospects and is going to require some patience before he can build up his body to play through the level of contact he's going to see at the next level.

5. His upside is more long-term rather than immediate.



JORDAN SCOTT'S FAMOUS MOM: Christy Winters-Scott

Basketball career
Winters-Scott was a Hall of Fame player at the University of Maryland. She also coached at Georgetown from 2004–2005 and at South Lakes High School.

Current work
Winters-Scott is a basketball color analyst for ESPN, FSN, The Big Ten Network, Monumental Sports Network, and Raycom Sports. She also broadcasts Mystics TV and Wizards games.










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2025 4-Star F/SG/PG Jordan Scott (@jordanscott267) is down to Maryland, Virginia Tech, and Michigan State.

He stands 6'7-8"and 191 pounds and has the skills to play outside or inside. One scout: "Scott has an excellent touch, runs the floor pretty well, is a willing passer, and seemingly has an excellent feel for the game. We were impressed by his ability to let the game come to him."


Other offers include Virginia, Georgetown, Pitt, Texas Tech, Penn State, Iowa, Florida State, Miami, FL, George Mason, and George Washington.

Cade Cunningham is the 6th player in @NBA history to record at least 3,000 points, 900 assists and 150 steals in 150 games or fewer, joining LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Allen Iverson, Grant Hill and Isiah Thomas.

The Spartans are back in action this week and I am suddenly feeling a lot better about the season. As I looked deeper into some of the numbers, the better I felt. Michigan State is a slight underdog this week, and my computer is picking a 6-point loss, but I think MSU has a good shot.

As I explain in the piece, there is a ton of potential upside in this week's game and very little downside. A win could put MSU on a solid trajectory for a nicer than expected bowl game. A loss would stink, but the Spartan's will still have a great chance to get to .500, make a bowl, and over achieve.

Coming off a bye week, this is a good position to be in.

As for the theme, I am honestly surprised that I haven't pulled this one out for previous match-ups with the Illini. This one has fun.

Enjoy!

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EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State gymnastics head coach Mike Rowe has announced the signing of five incoming student-athletes to the Spartans' 2025-26 roster.

Isabel Biro, Brooke Boggess, Jazlynn Chism, Lilia Cosman and Korynne Marquart are set to join the Spartans on campus in the fall of 2025. MSU's 2025 class is ranked 10th by CollegeGymNews.

"We're thrilled that our 2025 signing class is bringing an abundance of talent and competitiveness to our Spartan family," said Rowe. "CollegeGymNews ranked them as the No. 10 recruiting class in the country and we can't wait to get them on campus."

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Isabel Biro | Cincinnati, Ohio | Mariemont | Queen City Gymnastics ​

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Rowe on Biro: "Isabel joins the Spartans as a strong all-arounder with definite potential in contributing on all four events. While bars, vault and floor could be considered her strongest, beam has developed and will definitely be an event we are counting on her consistently. You can see Izzy's passion and enthusiasm in competition as she truly exhibits her love for the sport in her performance."

Prior to MSU: Trains at Queen City Gymnastics in Cincinnati, Ohio, under coaches Stacy Moore and Zach Busam ... Named a four-star recruit by CollegeGymNews ... Four-year level 10 gymnast ... 2022 Nastia Liukin Cup qualifier ... Three-time Women's Development Program National Championships qualifier (2022-24) ... Finished ninth in the all-around at the 2024 DP National Championships ... Earned runner-up honors on beam and finished third on beam and in the all-around at the 2024 Region 5 Championships ... Finished 10th on bars at the 2023 DP National Championships ... Won the 2023 Region 5 all-around, bars and floor titles ... 2023 Ohio all-around and floor state champion ... Finished sixth in the all-around at the 2022 DP National Championships ... 2022 Region 5 floor champion ... Placed third in the all-around at the 2021 Level 9 Eastern Championships and finished first on bars and second on floor and vault ... Attended USA Gymnastics National Team Camp in 2022 ... National Honor Society and TriM Music Honor Society member at Mariemont High School ... Named to Mariemont High School honor roll ... Selected for National Youth Leadership Forum at Johns Hopkins University ... Earned Women in STEM and Superintendent Showcase awards at Mariemont High School.

Personal: Daughter of James and Paola Biro ... Has one sibling, Santiago ... Father, James, is a 2006 graduate of Michigan State ... Enjoys cooking and baking ... Intends to major in neuroscience at Michigan State and plans to become a pediatric doctor.

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Brooke Boggess | Cincinnati, Ohio | Anderson | Queen City Gymnastics
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Rowe on Boggess: "Brooke is joining us as a two-event specialist on bars and beam and in 2024 was the uneven bar champion at four out of six regular-season meets. She went on to a first-place finish at the Region 5 Regionals, leading to a sixth-place finish at the 2024 DP National Championships. Brooke's skill level, technique, confidence and consistency make her an obvious beam threat as well."

Prior to MSU: Trains at Queen City Gymnastics in Cincinnati, Ohio, under coaches Stacy Moore and Zach Busam ... Four-year level 10 gymnast ... Two-time Women's Development Program National Championships qualifier (2023-24) ... 2024 DP Nationals All-Star qualifier on bars and beam, finishing in a tie for sixth on bars ... 2024 Region 5 bars champion ... Runner-up on bars and beam at the 2024 Ohio State Championships ... 2023 DP Nationals All-Star qualifier on bars ... Collected runner-up honors on bars at the 2023 Region 5 Championships ... Finished second on bars at the 2023 Ohio State Championships ... Earned third place on beam at the 2022 Ohio State Championships ... 2021 Level 9 Eastern Championships bars champion ... National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society member at Anderson High School ... Straight A award winner at Anderson High School.

Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Lisa Boggess ... Has one younger sister, Maddie ... Plans to major in kinesiology at Michigan State.

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Jazlynn Chism | Elgin, Ill. | South Elgin | Midwest Elite Gymnastics Academy
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Rowe on Chism: "Jazzy sat out her 2024 season due to an injury but is coming back strong and on track to contributing as a stellar all-arounder for us. While securing third place in the all-around at the 2023 DP National Championships, also claiming bars and beam national champion accolades, her competitiveness, grit and beautiful artistry will help us raise the bar even more while also contributing to our strength in depth on each event."

Prior to MSU: Trains at Midwest Elite Gymnastics Academy in Elgin, Illinois, under coaches Roger Pasek and Kristen Traversa ... Named a four-star recruit by CollegeGymNews ... Six-year level 10 gymnast ... Four-time Women's Development Program National Championships qualifier (2019, 2021-23) ... 2023 DP Nationals bars and beam champion ... Also finished third in the all-around and in a tie for sixth on vault at the 2023 DP National Championships ... 2023 Region 5 beam champion ... 2023 Illinois state champion on beam ... Finished fourth on bars and 10th in the all-around at the 2022 DP National Championships ... 2022 Region 5 vault champion ... 2022 Illinois state champion on bars ... Placed eighth in the all-around at the 2021 DP National Championships ... Swept the event titles and won the all-around at the 2023 Windy City Invitational ... Earned runner-up honors on beam and in the all-around and finished third on vault at the 2018 Level 9 Eastern Championships ... 2023 USA Gymnastics DEV National Team Camp participant ... Named to the Honor Roll at South Elgin High School ... National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society member at South Elgin.

Personal: Daughter of Clara Marquez and Daronne Chism ... Has three siblings, Xiomara, Daronne Jr. and Zyomi ... Hobbies include working out, trying new foods and restaraunts and coloring and painting ... Intends to major in nursing at Michigan State and plans to become a NICU nurse.

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Lilia Cosman | Holt, Mich. | Homeschooled | Romanian National Team/Capital City Flips ​

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Rowe on Cosman: "Being an elite athlete with dual citizenship gave Lilia the opportunity to live out one of her lifetime dreams, to make an Olympic team and be an Olympian. Her hard work, dedication and commitment, which included moving away from her family in Holt to Romania for extended periods of time, proved to be the right decision for herself and the Romanian National Team as she has accomplished not only that, but so much more. We are so proud to welcome Lilia to the incoming class of 2025, joining our Spartan family as the first Olympian in program history. Lilia was a third-year level 10 in Michigan before joining the elite track at the end of 2022 and joining the Romanian National Team in 2023. Her intensive training capabilities and commitment, international competitive experience and successes will add an entirely new dimension to Spartan gymnastics, and we couldn't be more excited to have her as a Spartan and help her continue her dreams."

Prior to MSU: A member of the Romanian National Team since 2022, trained by Florin Cotutiu ... Also trains at Capital City Flips in Lansing, Michigan, under coach Kristin Buese ... Ranked as a four-star recruit by CollegeGymNews ... Represented Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics, competing in the all-around in qualifications to help Romania advance to the team final, where they placed seventh ... Helped Romania finish 10th as a team at the 2023 World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, earning Romania a team berth to the Olympics for the first time since 2012 ... Competed at the 2024 European Championships, finishing fourth on beam and eighth in the all-around while earning a fourth-place finish in the team final ... Made her senior international debut at the 2023 European Championships ... Finished third in the all-around and second on beam at the 2023 Romanian National Championships ... Three-year level 10 gymnast ... Two-time Women's Development Program National Championships qualifier (2021-22) ... Placed fifth on beam and sixth on bars at the 2022 DP National Championships ... Finished fourth on bars and in the all-around at the 2022 Region 5 Championships ... 2022 Michigan State Championships all-around champion ... Earned a sixth-place finish on beam at the 2021 DP National Championships ... Region 5 all-around champion in 2021 ... Collected runner-up honors in the all-around and finished third on beam and fifth on bars at the 2019 Level 9 Eastern Championships.

Personal: Daughter of Angie and Emil Cosman ... Has one older sister, Amanda ... Father, Emil, is a 2010 graduate of Michigan State ... Hobbies include piano, baking, crafts and horseback riding ... Undecided on major at Michigan State.

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Korynne Marquart | Cypress, Texas | Bridgeland | Cypress Academy of Gymnastics ​

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Rowe on Marquart: "Korynne is joining us with a strong career dominance on vault and floor while also bringing increased strength and competitiveness to our beam and bars lineups. Korynne's 2024 DP season earned her vault champion at all but two meets while securing her fourth-place finish at the 2024 DP National Championships."

Prior to MSU: Trains at Cypress Academy of Gymnastics in Houston, Texas ... Named a three-star recruit by CollegeGymNews ... Four-year level 10 gymnast ... Three-time Women's Development Program National Championships qualifier (2022-24) ... Finished fourth on vault at the 2024 DP National Championships ... 2024 Region 3 vault champion ... Also finished fifth on beam and sixth in the all-around at the 2024 Region 3 Championships ... Won the 2024 Texas State Championships vault title and placed fourth on beam and fifth in the all-around ... Finished third on vault, sixth on floor and 13th in the all-around at the 2023 DP National Championships ... Won vault, earned third on floor and placed seventh in the all-around at the 2023 Region 3 Championships ... 2023 Texas state champion on vault ... Placed second in the all-around, third on beam, fourth on bars and fifth on floor at the 2023 Texas State Championships ... Runner-up on beam and fourth in the all-around at the 2022 Region 5 Championships ... Finished fourth in the all-around at the 2022 Texas State Championships ... Placed third on vault, fifth on beam and 13th in the all-around at the 2021 Level 9 Western Championships ... Four-time Team Cypress Most Consistent Award winner at Cypress Academy of Gymmastics ... Also named Miss Team Cypress and Team Cypress Hard Worker ... Honor Roll student at Bridgeland High School ... Ranked in the top six percent of her class at Bridgeland.

Personal: Daughter of Dana and Bryan Marquart ... Is a triplet with sisters Avery and Rylie ... Mother, Dana, played softball at Houston Baptist University from 1991-95 ... Enjoys playing pickleball and hanging out with friends ... Intends to major in marketing at Michigan State and plans to pursue a career in sports marketing.

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“I was impressed that he (coach Wozniak) came all the way from Michigan to give me an offer.”

Class of 2026 King Mountain (NC) ATH/TE William “Tex” Vaughn details his recent offer from the Spartans:

Michigan State gained its second 2025 commit of the day with three-star defensive end Cal Thrush out of Upper Arlington High School announcing his commitment to the Spartans Wednesday evening.

More on the Ohio native via @Ryan OBleness here:

Michigan State (2-0) will take on the No. 1 team in the nation tonight - the 2-0 Kansas Jayhawks - in the annual Champions Classic. This season's edition is in Atlanta at State Farm Arena.

Tip off is set for approximately 6:30 p.m. on ESPN.

Stay tuned here for updates and game discussion.

Earlier today I was out shopping and I saw a beautiful filet mignon in the meat isle at Whole Foods. I couldn't resist and pulled the trigger. I think it was about $40. Here's the thing -- I am not good at cooking stakes on my own. I want to cook it outside on my Weber. Any tips on preparation and execution? I'm a medium well guy, not into rare. TIA

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I am very disappointed because this was a game we could have won. But you will not win many games shooting 12.5% from the 3 point line. This looks like a carry over from last year. Akins and Booker disappeared- how much leash will they have? Booker sat with 0 points and Akins only took 8 shots and 2 points. Is it lack of confidence?

@austenflores takes a look at three concerns that were magnified in Michigan State's 47-10, blowout loss to Indiana. He also looks forward to what the Spartans need to better at Illinois on Saturday.

Kansas had just completed a 5-0 run after a dunk basket to go up 23-18. Izzo immediately call’s a timeout. Result we get a bucket and stop any chance of a big run. Great timeout. Better than saving it to draw up a set for last shot of first half. Great job , Coach!

Ex-NBAer Kyle Singler's cryptic Instagram post draws concern​

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Nov 12, 2024, 04:48 PM ET

Former Duke star Kyle Singler's cryptic Instagram post saying he fears for his life has drawn an outpouring of concern and support from former teammates and others.

Singler, 36, spoke slowly and was shirtless in the short video, which was posted Tuesday morning.

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"I have been mistreated and abused, neglected, made into a mental example," Singler said. "And I fear for my life every day. And people in my community make me look out as if I'm going to be someone that's going to be a problem and make things difficult for people when I'm only trying to be helpful.

"I feel like I have a certain way about myself and strength and purpose that does not get valued or get treated properly."

The video cut off abruptly after about 90 seconds. It was shared more than 1,200 times in the 12 hours after it was posted.

Several NBA players responded.

Kevin Love of the Miami Heat wrote, "I love you Kyle. Hit me whenever. Please."

Veteran guard Isaiah Thomas said: "Here for you bro! Always and forever."

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond added, "You aren't alone brother! I'm here for you."

Many of those who responded included Duke men's basketball and the NBA in their comments, hoping to get their attention.

Singler was on Duke's 2010 national championship team and was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA tournament.

He posted another video Tuesday afternoon. He repeated grievances from the first post but seemed more stable.

Singler was the 33rd pick in the 2011 draft and started his career overseas before playing in the NBA. He played three seasons for the Detroit Pistons, who drafted him, and was on the All-Rookie second team in 2013. He played parts of four seasons for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Duke basketball, the Thunder and the National Basketball Players Association did not immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.