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Former Bruin Star Westbrook Underwent Surgery

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Russell Westbrook comes off his 17th NBA season, one in which he served as a solid playmaker for the Denver Nuggets. The UCLA legend underwent surgery on his right hand this week, the Nuggets announced on Tuesday. Westbrook revealed in his "Word of Westbrook" newsletter that he had broken his hand twice this season. "I’m grateful for everyone’s support all year and I can’t wait to be back out there at 100% soon," Westbrook said. "The comeback is already in motion. #WhyNot.
REPORT: No. 1 Prospect in Indiana Talks MSU Recruitment

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Steven Reynolds III, the No. 1 class of 2026 prospect in Indiana, is being pursued by Michigan State. The four-star guard from South Bend is ranked the No. 11 shooting guard in his class and the No. 63 overall prospect in his class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. With no surprise, the Spartans have some tough competition in their recruiting of Reynolds.
2026 LB, Legacy Prospect Sets Official Visit to MSU

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Michigan State has added another important prospect to its list of official visits. Class of 2026 linebacker Adam Shaw announced on social media on Tuesday that he has an official visit to Michigan State set for June 12. The Spartans just offered Shaw, who plays for Pascack Valley High School in New Jersey. His is rated a three-star by 247Sports, which has him ranked the No. 16 class of 2026 recruit in New Jersey and the No. 46 linebacker in his class.
Former NBA Front Office Member Recalls Bizarre Jase Richardson Story

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Michigan State's Jase Richardson will likely be hearing his name called in next month's NBA Draft, as it doesn't seem the freshman sensation will be opting to return to Michigan State. Richardson is pursuing the path his father, Jason, a fellow Michigan State Spartan himself, once did. Jason was selected wth the fifth overall pick of the 2001 NBA Draft after spending two seasons in East Lansing and would go on to have along NBA career.
Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Are CFB Rivalries Dying?

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Michigan State football has a different looking schedule this year compared to last. The Spartans won't be facing Ohio State or Oregon and will instead be taking UCLA and USC. They will also face Penn State after not having matched up with the Nittany Lions last season. Annual rivalries -- at least the lesser significant ones -- are becoming a thing of the past. Does this mean somewhere down the road we won't be having annual meetings like in-state rivalries or iconic, longstanding traditions?
MSU's Isaac Howard Wins Another Major Award

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Michigan State forward Isaac Howard won the most prestigious individual award in college hockey last month when he earned the Hobey Baker Award. On Tuesday, he was recognized again as the best player in college hockey. USA Hockey announced Howard as its winner of the Jim Johannson College Player of the Year. He will be honored along with 11 other award winners at USA Hockey's President's Awards Dinner on Friday, June 6, at the Denver Marriott Tech Center in Colorado.
Spartan Fans, Social Media React to CFB 26 Cover

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Last summer, Electronic Arts (EA) made a huge splash in the gaming community when it reprised its College Football video game with College Football 25. Michigan State fans got a nice little laugh when former Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, who graced the center of the deluxe edition, wasn't even selected in this year's NFL Draft. On Tuesday, Spartan fans weren't laughing.
Class of 2026 Three-Star TE Sets Official Visit to MSU

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Michigan State football has added another crucial class of 2026 target to its list of official visits. Class of 2026 three-star tight end Jack Janda of Detroit Catholic Central will visit the Spartans on June 20, per 247Sports. Janda is ranked the No. 11 class of 2026 recruit in Michigan and the No. 42 tight end in his class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. The prospect also has officials set to Wisconsin (May 30), Stanford (June 6) and Illinois (June 13).
REPORT: Latest on MSU's AD Search

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It's been almost a month since Michigan State president Kevin M. Guskiewicz announced that Alan Hallar would be moving on from his duties as Michigan State's athletic director. And a replacement has still not yet been named. For the most part, the public has been kept in the dark throughout this process, and there hasn't been any clear indication of frontrunners or a timetable. However, some insight into the financial side of things, as well as a potential time frame, has been disclosed.
CFB Juggernauts Join the Battle for UCLA Target Khary Wilder

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For a while, things were looking good for UCLA's chances of landing local class of 2026 prospect Khary Wilder, but he's begun to pick up more national attention. Wilder, a four-star edge rusher who plays for Junipero Serra, still has his official visit to UCLA set for June 6, but two college football titans have joined the mix. According to On3's Mike Singer, Wilder now also has officials set to Ohio State and Notre Dame, the two teams, of course, from last season's national title game.