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Michigan State 8th, Sweet 16, Fears Tops Assists Rankings

5/2/2026

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Michigan State Spartans, coached by Tom Izzo, were ranked No. 8 in Sports Illustrated’s top 25.
Jeremy Fears Jr., a sophomore point guard, led the nation in assists per game.
The Spartans ended the season 27-8, made the Sweet 16 as a 3-seed, and added 7-foot-2 transfer Anton Bonke and four-star recruits Ethan Taylor and Julius Avent.

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Story summary

Michigan State Spartans, coached by Tom Izzo, were ranked No. 8 in Sports Illustrated’s top 25.
Jeremy Fears Jr., a sophomore point guard, led the nation in assists per game.
The Spartans ended the season 27-8, made the Sweet 16 as a 3-seed, and added 7-foot-2 transfer Anton Bonke and four-star recruits Ethan Taylor and Julius Avent.