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College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 6
How will UCLA Change With Addition of Booker?
The UCLA Bruins found themselves another big man to help shore up the previously thinning group of big men on this team. Former Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker has transferred to Westwood and questions are being raised as to how much better this team will be with him?
Former MSU Forward Xavier Booker Settles on New Home
Former Michigan State forward Xavier Booker has found his new home. Just three days after it was confirmed Booker had entered the transfer portal , the two-year Spartan has committed to UCLA, per On3's Joe Tipton .
The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz
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?
Spartan Forward Enters the Transfer Portal
Michigan State forward Xavier Booker has entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Spartans, per a Michigan State spokesperson. The former
Watch: Michigan State's Xavier Booker Speaks on Minutes Decrease, More
ATLANTA, Ga. -- While this season has been a tremendous bounce-back campaign for Michigan State, as a team, it hasn't been ideal for sophomore forward Xavier Booker.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 25
MSU's Xavier Booker Earns Noble Award
On Monday, Michigan State Athletics named three Spartans as PNC Achievers Student-Athletes of the Month for February, and sophomore forward Xavier Booker was on of the recipients.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 15
MSU Needs More from Fears, Booker to Spark Turnaround
The Michigan State Spartans have lost three of their last four games, and they are looking to put a stop to that Saturday against the Illinois Fighting Illini. MSU has struggled offensively in its three losses in February, scoring just 64 points per game over that stretch, well below its average of 79.3.
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.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 23
MSU's Booker Has Seen Massive Confidence Growth in Year 2
Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker has seen a massive leap from his freshman season to his sophomore season in East Lansing. The 6-foot-11 forward has grown in all areas, especially within himself.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 19
MSU Needs Best Version of Xavier Booker to Beat Illinois
The Michigan State Spartans face a season-defining game against the Illinois Fighting Illini this afternoon. Illinois is one of the best teams in the country, with a 14-3 record and the seventh spot in the NET rankings.
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.
College Basketball News / FOX Sports / December 30
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 29
Where MSU's Xavier Booker Stands 12 Games into Year 2
Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker was the Spartans' most highly touted incoming freshman in the last few years. The former five-star was anticipated by many to be the next best Spartan, mentioned in the same breath as names like Miles Bridges and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19
Michigan State May Have a New Star
It wasn't pretty the whole way, but the Michigan State Spartans came away with their fourth straight win on Tuesday, defeating the Oakland Golden Grizzlies by a score of 77-58.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 18
Watch: Michigan State's Xavier Booker Speaks After Scoring Career-High Against Oakland
DETROIT, Mich. -- Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker had himself a night against Oakland on Tuesday when the Spartans bested the Golden Grizzles at Little Caesars Arena.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 17
Xavier Booker propels No. 20 Michigan State past Oakland
Sophomore Xavier Booker scored a career-high 18 points to lift No. 20 Michigan State to a 77-58 nonconference win over Oakland on Tuesday in Detroit. Booker shot 5 of 9 from the field overall and went 3 of 5 from 3-point range while eclipsing his previous high of 12 points.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 14
Is MSU Sophomore on Track for Breakout Season?
Michigan State men's basketball has started off its 2024 campaign on the right foot, sitting among the best in the Big Ten with an 8-2 record through their first 10 games.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 8
Watch: Michigan State's Xavier Booker Speaks After Win Over Nebraska
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker has been improving this season and is finally starting to shape into a very strong contributor for this Spartan team.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 7
Spartan Forward Succeeding in New Role
Michigan State sophomore, Xavier Booker, has turned a corner in his new role over the last few games after a slow start to the season. Booker, a former five-star recruit, began his second season as the starting power forward in the Spartans starting five.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 28
Michigan State blows late lead, but beats No. 12 UNC in OT
Xavier Booker scored four of his 12 points in a critical stretch of overtime and Michigan State outlasted No. 12-ranked North Carolina 94-91 the third-place game at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Wednesday.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 20
Watch: Michigan State's Xavier Booker Talks Coming Off the Bench, More
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker had high expectations surrounding him going into this season, but after three games, he lost his starting job.
College Basketball News / The Only Colors / November 16
3 Likes & 3 Dislikes: MSU Defeats Bowling Green 86-72 
Spartans use late run to move to 3-1 on the season I came into this game expecting an easy day for the Spartans. After all, this was a home game against Bowling Green, a team from the MAC who had losses to Southern Miss and Davidson to begin the season.
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