
Michigan State’s Moneyball Pro‑Am Highlights Emerging Talent
The recent Moneyball Pro‑Am gave fans an up‑close look at the Spartans, featuring standout performances from Julius Avent and a championship run by Team Faygo.
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The recent Moneyball Pro‑Am gave fans an up‑close look at the Spartans, featuring standout performances from Julius Avent and a championship run by Team Faygo.

Jase Richardson scored 25 points for the Orlando Magic in a 97-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, showcasing his shooting efficiency and all‑around contributions.

In a summer league showdown, Richardson scored 25 points, added four assists and three steals, helping the Orlando Magic defeat the Philadelphia 76ers as he prepares for his sophomore NBA campaign.
Freshman guard Jasiah Jervis dazzled at the Moneyball Pro‑Am, scoring 44 points and signaling his intent to compete for a starting spot on Tom Izzo’s Michigan State roster.
Freshman forward Julius Avent dazzles in the Moneyball Pro‑Am, delivering two consecutive 30‑point outings while navigating the expectations of being the least‑hyped member of his class.
Cam Ward and Jordan Scott have added weight ahead of their sophomore seasons, with Ward bulking to 245 pounds and Scott gaining 15 pounds, setting the stage for a pivotal year for Michigan State basketball.

Kohler's senior season statistics and a modest contract highlight a quiet draft cycle for his alma mater, while the Jazz and other teams eye summer league prospects.
Carson Cooper, a 6‑foot‑11 forward from Michigan State, has agreed to a two‑way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies following the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of former Spartans in Memphis and arriving amid a draft‑free season for his college program.
After a standout senior season, Jaxon Kohler has agreed to a one‑year, non‑guaranteed contract with the Utah Jazz, hoping to translate his collegiate production into NBA minutes.

A 27‑8 season, a returning roster and top recruits have set the stage for Michigan State to silence critics and chase a higher seed.
21‑year‑old guard Dai Dai Ames, a Chicago native with a 1,500‑point high school career, has chosen the University of Tennessee for his senior season, citing the program’s winning tradition and Coach Rick Barnes. He joins a roster that already includes two other Chicago players, looking to add his scoring and toughness to a team preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft landscape.

The Crimson Tide announced a seven‑player class that blends freshmen and transfers, featuring top recruits and veteran additions ahead of the upcoming season.

Jeremy Fears Jr. is weighing a pivotal choice as the NBA Draft deadline looms, with his combine performance and statistical achievements shaping a promising professional outlook.

Incoming freshman Jasiah Jervis, a 6‑4 guard, is projected as a potential one‑and‑done talent and could start Michigan State’s opener, joining a backcourt that includes Jeremy Fears Jr. and Carlos Medlock Jr.

Michigan State’s legendary coach Tom Izzo is already mapping the 2027 class, targeting top point guards Jaxson Davis and Nasir Anderson amid a recruiting surge that has defined his recent classes.
Jeremy Fears Jr. is weighing a fifth year after a strong NBA Combine showing, while Michigan State prepares a versatile roster that could chase its second national championship.