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Former Michigan State center Szymon Zapala has earned the opportunity to play for a gold medal at EuroBasket 25. The Polish national team announced its final roster for EuroBasket 25 earlier this week, and Zapala made the cut.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 3

MSU's Zapala Named to Home Country's EuroBasket 2025 Roster

Another Michigan State player who has moved on from East Lansing will have a shot at continuing his basketball career. On Wednesday, Igor Miličić, head coach of the Polish national basketball team, revealed his broad 20-player roster as his team prepares for the EuroBasket 2025.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 31

Watch: Michigan State's Szymon Zapala Speaks After Loss to Auburn

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Michigan State senior center Szymon Zapala's brief time in East Lansing has ended, but fortunately for him, he was able to see the floor for his final game after sitting out in the Spartans' Sweet 16 win over Ole Miss on Friday.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 29

Watch: MSU's Szymon Zapala Talks Lineup Change Against Ole Miss

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Michigan State made a surprising, yet logical, change to its lineup against Ole Miss when it started sophomore forward Coen Carr and pulled senior center Szymon Zapala.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 28

Watch: Michigan State's Szymon Zapala Speaks From Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Szymon Zapala's experience at Michigan State has lived up to what he had hoped it would be when he first committed to the Spartans. He and the Spartans find themselves in the Sweet 16 with goals of an Elite Eight, Final Four and national title still ahead of them.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 24

Watch: Michigan State's Szymon Zapala Speaks After Win Over UNM

CLEVELAND, Ohio-- Michigan State did not have an easy weekend. The Spartans were again faced with an early deficit they had to overcome. The 10-seeded New Mexico Lobos got off to a hot start and took the fight to the Spartans.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 10

Watch: Michigan State C Szymon Zapala Reflects on Regular Season, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Tom Izzo brought in two transfers last offseason after not having had an incoming transfer since Tyson Walker in 2021. On Sunday, they, along with fellow senior guard Jaden Akins, were both recognized as part of Michigan State's Senior Day .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 8

Watch: Michigan State C Szymon Zapala Talks Senior Season, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Szymon Zapala is the longest-tenured college basketball player on Michigan State's roster. The senior center decided to spend his fifth and final collegiate season at Michigan State last offseason.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 19

Watch: Michigan State C Szymon Zapala Speaks After Win Over Purdue

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State center Szymon Zapala has proven all season long why Tom Izzo went out and recruited him in the transfer portal last offseason.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 28

No. 7 Michigan State dumps Minnesota for 13th straight win

No. 7 Michigan State cruised to a 73-51 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup.

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College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 23

Can Spartan Center Become a Scoring Threat?

The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (16-2, 7-0) made a move this offseason to bring transfer senior center Szymon Zapala to East Lansing to bring some extra dominance to the post game and help the Spartans become a three-level scoring team.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 15

No. 12 Michigan State trims Penn State for 10th straight win

Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points to go with seven rebounds and four steals as No. 12 Michigan State extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 90-85 win over Penn State in the Big Ten game on Wednesday night.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 4

MSU's Zapala Drops Season High in Victory Over Ohio State

The Michigan State Spartans pushed their winning streak to seven games after taking down the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday. Pushing their Big Ten Conference play record to a solid 3-0, MSU's biggest contributor was a man who is more known for his defense.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 3

No. 18 Michigan State blows lead, still beats Ohio State

Szymon Zapala scored a season-high 15 points and Jaden Akins added 14 as No. 18 Michigan State held off Ohio State 69-62 in Columbus on Friday for its seventh straight win.

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