The Links: More on Draymond Green’s early NBA success and Chris Kaman can sing

December 16, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state, a day late this week because of the holiday weekend. Lansing native Anthony Clemmons of Iowa got the best of former [...]

Michigan State alums miss playing, but above all miss the camaraderie

December 14, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes The big alumni game at Jenison Fieldhouse featuring several greats from Michigan State‘s past is tonight, and Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News talked to a few [...]

Magic Johnson, Mateen Cleaves, Glen Rice, Shane Battier among NCAA’s top 75 players in March Madness history

December 11, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes As part of its celebration of 75 years of March Madness this year, the NCAA released a list of its top 75 players in March Madness history [...]

Impressive roster of players assembled for Michigan State alumni game

December 10, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes Michigan State will host an alumni game at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Jenison Fieldhouse, and the rosters for the game (although they are subject to [...]

Hoop Convos: John Girdwood discusses ‘Our Dreams’ film

December 10, 2012 in Cover Story, Hoop Convos, Professional, Video

There are few things better than getting philosophical about the game of basketball. In ‘Hoop Convos,’BallinMichigan will do just that, engaging in (hopefully) meaningful, free-flowing conversations with compelling writers and thinkers [...]

Magic Johnson’s influence on Detroit Piston Jonas Jerebko

December 5, 2012 in Professional

By Patrick Hayes Current Detroit Piston Jonas Jerebko is the first Swedish-born player to play in the NBA, and apparently, a legendary player from the state of Michigan helped foster [...]

Should Michigan State retire Terry Furlow’s jersey?

November 28, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes Earlier this year, Steve Finamore wrote a great story about one of the most underrated players the state of Michigan has produced, the late Terry Furlow. Eric [...]

Magic Johnson expected back to East Lansing for Jenison Fieldhouse celebration

November 21, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes Due to a scheduling conflict, it was unclear whether Michigan State legend Magic Johnson would be able to make it back to East Lansing Dec. 14 for [...]

Former Oakland point guard Johnathon Jones adjusting to life in Germany

November 6, 2012 in Professional

By Patrick Hayes After a standout college career at Oakland University, Johnathon Jones is off to a great start in his professional career as well. After playing last season in [...]

The Links: Big Ten guards discuss guarding Trey Burke and how the D-League could help Chris Douglas-Roberts get back to the NBA

November 4, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. Saginaw’s Jason Richardson making positive impact on Philadelphia 76ers. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Mott Community College coach Steve Schmidt will have his own [...]