Kaleb Kraus

Michigan

2018 Graduate of Michigan State Universities School of Journalism. Contributor @SpartanAvenueFS @lastwordonsport @beyond_the_flag @athlonsports

Articles

Brice Williams 2025 NBA Draft Profile

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Kaleb Kraus

Brice Williams certainly put himself on the map during the 2024-25 season. His scoring and leadership helped the Nebraska Cornhuskers to the inaugural College Basketball Crown Championship. In doing so, Williams also started to hear buzz about his NBA potential. The fifth-year senior had a prolific scoring career, both during his time at Nebraska and before that at Charlotte. That scoring output is what makes Brice Williams’ NBA Draft outlook possible.
Brice Williams 2025 NBA Draft Profile

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kaleb Kraus

Brice Williams certainly put himself on the map during the 2024-25 season. His scoring and leadership helped the Nebraska Cornhuskers to the inaugural College Basketball Crown Championship. In doing so, Williams also started to hear buzz about his NBA potential. The fifth-year senior had a prolific scoring career, both during his time at Nebraska and before that at Charlotte. That scoring output is what makes Brice Williams’ NBA Draft outlook possible.
Ross Chastain Captures Glory with Coke 600 Victory

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kaleb Kraus

NASCAR’s longest race played out terrifically in the sport’s debut on Prime Video. The broadcast was full of great coverage to match the racing unfolding. A race full of intrigue and storylines. The race saw plenty of comers and goers, as the Coca-Cola 600 put cars and drivers in the hardest of predicaments. A dominant performance by William Byron was only outshone by a late charge from Ross Chastain, which saw the ‘Melon Man’ smash a watermelon.
Corey Heim Proves He's Best in NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kaleb Kraus

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway never disappoints with plenty of NASCAR Cup Series flavor in the field. This year’s race included both Ross Chastain and eight-time Truck Series winner at the track, Kyle Busch. Neither had enough speed or the truck to run down Corey Heim. Heim Time reigned supreme on Friday night. He went out there and dominated once again.
Michigan State Women's Basketball In the Hunt for Five-Star Forward

1 week ago | athlonsports.com | Kaleb Kraus

Michigan State women's basketball hasn't shied away from trying to put itself in every position to land high-level talent. They have been under consideration for several highly rated prospects since Robyn Fralick got the job two seasons ago. They were right in the fight for former Spartan men's basketball player and NBA legend Zach Randolph's daughter, Mackenley, who ended up at Louisville, but visited her dad's alma mater during her recruiting process.
Former Spartan Player Lands on Basketball Coaching Staff at Western Michigan

1 week ago | athlonsports.com | Kaleb Kraus

Michigan State basketbal l and head coach Tom Izzo have plenty to be proud of. They can produce pro players, but they have also been great at developing coaches. Thomas Kithier was a member of the 2018 MSU basketball recruiting class, which also included Foster Loyer, Marcus Bingham Jr., Gabe Brown, and Aaron Henry. That class was freshman the last time the Spartans reached the Final Four. Kithier had an up-and-down tenure with MSU and often faced criticism from the fanbase.
Vlad Goldin 2025 NBA Draft Profile

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kaleb Kraus

Vlad Goldin has had quite the journey to get to this point. The Russian-born basketball player faced plenty of criticism throughout his career. He played for three different schools and is one of the oldest players in the 2025 NBA Draft. Goldin has the size and frame to be an NBA player. The question remains: can he expand his game far beyond just the post? After not attempting any threes before this past season at Michigan, Goldin was pretty limited to just the post.
Cup driver delivers controversial take on NASCAR development series

2 weeks ago | beyondtheflag.com | Kaleb Kraus

North Wilkesboro hosts plenty of racing action besides the NASCAR All-Star Race, and Josh Berry offered an interesting take. Once certain drivers have established themselves in NASCAR's top series, they become a lot less afraid to voice their opinions. Wood Brothers Racing's Josh Berry scored his first career Cup Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway earlier this season, and he finds himself in that category.
NASCAR Unveils Its 2026 Hall of Fame Class

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Kaleb Kraus

With it being Coca-Cola 600 week, dignitaries and media gathered to elect the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class. After several hours of deliberating and voting, the class has been officially unveiled. The 2026 class certainly covers all forms of racing. Its three-member class represents victories across the Cup, Xfinity, Truck, and even Whelen Modified Series. It’s safe to say the electors got the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 right.
Spartan Hockey Lands Much-Needed Blue Line Help from Portal

2 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Kaleb Kraus

After losing out on potential incoming freshmen from the WHL ranks, Tyson Jugnauth to a pro deal, the Spartans needed to act quickly to address their defense. So naturally, they looked to the portal. A perfect find was sitting right in front of them. Things couldn't have worked out better for Michigan State and former Ferris State Bulldog, Travis Shoudy. The best thing going for the Spartans in pursuing Travis was the fact that his twin brother Tiernan, was already a Spartan.