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Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) attempts a free throw against Minnesota during the second half of Second Round of Big Ten tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

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Michigan State's Frankie Fidler, left, celebrates with Coen Carr, right, after Carr's 3-pointer against Illinois

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Michigan State's Tre Holloman reacts after being called fora foul in the game against Penn State during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) and forward Frankie Fidler (8) celebrate as the clock expires and the Michigan State Spartans defeat the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) urges the crowd to get loud during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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Jumbotron dancer Janet Alleman, left, and Ceasar Perez, aka Mr. Blue Hands, playfully intimidate each other before the Michigan State basketball game against Illinois on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Alleman, who recently met Perez at an event, invited him to sit next to her at the game.

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Michigan State's Jaden Akins, center, celebrates after Illinois' last shot was no good during the second half on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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WATCH: Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Speaks After Win Over Illinois

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Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans center Szymon Zapala (10) puts the ball in the basket during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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Michigan State's Frankie Fidler, left, celebrates with Coen Carr, right, after Carr's 3-pointer against Illinois during the second half on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Jan 2, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the first half at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4), Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) and Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) celebrate Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue Boilermakers won 104-68.

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Dec 7, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo teaches Michigan State Spartans forward Frankie Fidler (8) on the sideline during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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Jan 14, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) celebrates after a play during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Jan 14, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) goes to the basket against Indiana Hoosiers center Oumar Ballo (11) during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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