NBA star Draymond Green has a love for Michigan State that surpasses most alumni. The former Spartans star is one of the most iconic players in program history, and his legacy was honored in 2019 when his No.
Draymond Green and Tom Izzo both still have some playing/coaching left in the tank but could the former be the latter’s successor? On Tuesday night, Michigan State basketball lost at home to Iowa – a game in which the Spartans were favored in by 10.5 points.
Two national championships, a runner-up finish, and 10 Final Four appearances. Having great coaches like Forddy Anderson, Jud Heathcote, and Tom Izzo helps. So do great players — like the 20 best players in Michigan State players listed below.
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?
We will attempt to wade through all the great talent of the past decade and pick the players to fill our 13 allotted spots to form our All-Decade team. The list includes two No. 1 overall picks and eight Naismith Award winners. Enjoy!