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What is a "Spartan Dawg for Life" and why doesn't it hold true anymore?

3 weeks ago | spartanavenue.com | Kaleb Kraus

"Spartan Dawgs for Life" is a phrase that seems to be losing its luster. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of great and important Spartan Dawgs. Darien Harris is a great example of one. He's still one and continued to do everything he can to help his alma mater as an assistant athletic director in charge of NIL strategy. I bring Harris up because he got a little heated with some Spartan fans on social media, who didn't like seeing one of the newest Spartans to hit the transfer portal.
Pros and cons of Michigan State basketball targeting 5-star CG Darius Adams

3 weeks ago | spartanavenue.com | Connor Muldowney

Five-star combo guard Darius Adams decommitted from UConn over the weekend which may not have seemed like a Michigan State basketball storyline, but it actually was. The Spartans finished second in Adams' recruitment before he picked UConn and Tennessee was also in the running. However, the Vols just added a late addition to their 2025 class in five-star power forward Nick Ament, so I'd have to look at their scholarship numbers to see if they even have room for Adams.
Michigan State basketball could be back in the mix for a 5-star CG in the 2025 class

3 weeks ago | spartanavenue.com | Connor Muldowney

Tom Izzo has had an eventful offseason so far and he's piecing together yet another quality Michigan State basketball team for 2025-26 that could compete for a second straight Big Ten title. Right now, Purdue is the class of the conference, but Michigan State isn't far behind.
Taking a look at former Michigan State basketball players in 2025 NBA Playoffs

1 month ago | spartanavenue.com | Kaleb Kraus

The NBA playoff field is set, and there will be plenty of former Michigan State basketball stars showcased in the postseason this year. Sure, many of them will have to play in the play-in rounds to make the actual part of the playoffs, but nonetheless, it's great to see so many former players in the postseason. Let's take a closer look at the former Spartans who will be partaking in the NBA postseason.
Aidan Chiles singing praises for backup QB Alessio Milivojevic

1 month ago | spartanavenue.com | Kaleb Kraus

As Michigan State football continues to work through its spring practices, the quarterback room continues to grow its confidence in each other. The starting job is Aidan Chiles' obviously, but the backup spot has to be an open competition with three freshmen, two of whom are in their second year in the program, along with a true freshman early enrollee battling it out.
Is Michigan State basketball really showing interest in Iowa transfer Josh Dix?

1 month ago | spartanavenue.com | Kaleb Kraus

With the transfer portal for basketball already open while teams are still playing in the NCAA Tournament (crazy), some news regarding now-former Iowa player Josh Dix should be catching the eye of Michigan State basketball fans. Michigan State may be among the potential suitors for the guard. Dix is one of many Iowa Hawkeyes who entered the transfer portal after Fran McCaffrey's firing. Ironically, Tom Izzo stood up for Fran less than a week before he was fired.
Nightmare NCAA Tournament scenario for Michigan State basketball

1 month ago | spartanavenue.com | Connor Muldowney

What would be the nightmare scenario for Michigan State basketball when Selection Sunday rolls around? Here's what a nightmare region looks like.
Tre Holloman shares message he got from Mateen Cleaves, Cassius Winston post-scuffle

2 months ago | spartanavenue.com | Kaleb Kraus

They are certain characteristics that define the phrase 'Spartan Dawg'. Tre Holloman possess all of those characteristics. He's a leader, he's got heart, he's tough and it stand up for others. That was no different in Michigan State's rivalry win against Michigan on Senior Day on Sunday.
Michigan State basketball, once again, proves that Michigan is soft

2 months ago | spartanavenue.com | Kaleb Kraus

Tre Holloman: not soft. A heated rivalry is always going to be tough. That's no different in the state of Michigan. Michigan and Michigan State basketball have been at each other's throats forever. That was no different in Sunday's regular season finale. Sure, the Wolverines blew their chances at playing for anything early in the week, as they lost out on a share of the 2025 Big Ten title.
Looking back at Tom Izzo's Big Ten titles after winning record-tying 11th

2 months ago | spartanavenue.com | Kaleb Kraus

It's official, Tom Izzo and Michigan State basketball are back on top of the Big Ten. In doing so, Izzo tied Indiana's Bobby Knight and Purdue's Ward Lambert for the most Big Ten regular-season titles in league history. Eleven Big Titles in 30 seasons. That's not bad at all. It's that time of year again, when banners are to be won, and this 2024-25 team has certainly been special to say the least.