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Feb 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Robyn Fralick reacts against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at the Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

As the Spartans rise in the rankings, head coach Robyn Fralick is making early waves with elite 2027 guard.

Feb 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Robyn Fralick reacts against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at the Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

As the Spartans rise in the rankings, head coach Robyn Fralick is making early waves with elite 2027 guard.

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Michigan State's Coen Carr is introduced as a starter ahead of a game against Indiana at the Breslin Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.

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Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green speaks to Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo before the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, gets the last word with Jaxon Kohler during a talk in the second half against USC on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler dribbles and looks to pass during a game against Northwestern at the Breslin Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

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MSU's Rashunda Jones (1) drives to the basket against Rutgers in Big Ten action at the Breslin Center Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

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Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler makes a 3-pointer against Northwestern during the first half on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Jan 5, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo is not happy with a move by Michigan State Spartans guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo thanks the alumni Izzone for supporting the Spartans in the victory over USC on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., left, slaps hands with Coen Carr, right, after Carr's dunk against Northwestern during the second half on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

After a comeback win against Northwestern, MSU hosts Indiana and will need to play a complete game to come away with the win.

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Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans mascot “Sparty” performs in the first half against the New Mexico Lobos during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo talks to the team during the first half against Northwestern on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

A slow first half nearly costs the Spartans but Michigan State will want to play better in both halves in challenging matchup against a revamped Hoosiers team.

Michigan State's Cam Ward celebrates after a score and a Northwestern foul during the second half on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Michigan State's Carson Cooper dishes out a pass against the Northwestern Wildcats during a game at the Breslin Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

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Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., left, and Tom Izzo, right, speak during a game against Northwestern at the Breslin Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

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Michigan State's Kur Teng looks to move the ball against Northwestern at the Breslin Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

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The Spartans overcome a halftime deficit to take down the Wildcats at home.

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler, right, celebrates after Coen Carr's dunk against USC during the second half on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Jan 6, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) takes a shot over Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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Former Michigan State basketball player Paul Davis apologizes for making an inappropriate comment to an official during a press conference at the Breslin Center on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

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Michigan State's head coach Robyn Fralick speaks during women's basketball media day on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Dec 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) reacts after scoring against the Jackson State Tigers during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, slaps hands with Carson Cooper during the first half in the game against USC on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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