Much like the last month, the next couple weeks are going to be a challenge for Miles Bridges and Michigan State — just in a different way.The Spartans have learned to play without their star player in the lineup the last seven games. Beginning Wednesday — assuming no setbacks — they’ll have to learn to start playing with him again, as Bridges is expected to get some minutes against Rutgers.
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Michigan State freshman forward Nick Ward has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the second consecutive week and third time this season, as announced by the conference office on Monday. Ward averaged 16.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks last week, shooting .619 from the field and leading the Spartans to a 2-0 start in Big Ten play.
Michigan State redshirt freshman forward Victoria Gaines has been named Big Ten Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday. Gaines earned her first career double-double in the Spartans’ win against Illinois on Jan. 1.
Michigan State will get a big boost Wednesday against Rutgers when freshman forward Miles Bridges returns from the ankle injury that has kept him out for the last seven games. Spartans coach Tom Izzo said Monday that Bridges will play as long as there are no setbacks before then but will not start. Bridges said he is about “97 percent” healthy and intends to get some minutes against Rutgers.
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Three weeks ago, we took an early look at Michigan State’s 2017 depth chart.Now, the back end of that defensive depth chart has a different look.Safety Montae Nicholson announced last week that he would forgo his senior year of eligibility and declare for the NFL Draft, in a somewhat surprise move.
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Miles Bridges sat in his locker Friday night, thinking about how he could help. Most of his teammates, those who played in Michigan State’s 61-52 win over Northwestern already had left. Bridges missed his seventh straight game with a sprained ankle.
Once you’ve been on the cusp of greatness, you savor it and always want more.Michigan State’s thirst isn’t yet quenched according to coach Mark Dantonio, who provided Spartans fans with a guarantee on New Year’s Eve following this season’s disappointing 3-9 finish