Adreian Payne
Adreian Payne fan Lacey Holsworth, 8, dies from cancer
Adreian Payne fan Lacey Holsworth, 8, dies from cancer
Lacey Holsworth, the 8-year-old who befriended Michigan State superstar Adreian Payne, died late Tuesday night. Her parents confirmed the news Wednesday morning with a photo posted to Instagram that read: "Princess Lacey has achieved the ultimate victory. She now dances among angels…. The world is a better place because you were in it. Our hearts […]
Dienhart: My All-Big Ten NCAA tourney team
Dienhart: My All-Big Ten NCAA tourney team
With Wisconsin's heartbreaking national semifinal loss to Kentucky late Saturday night, the Big Ten's 2013-14 hoops season is officially complete. It was a great season, one that saw three Big Ten teams make the Elite Eight. Now, it's time for my All-Big Ten NCAA tourney team. [ MORE: Video: Wisconsin reacts to Final Four loss […]
Merriman: Top 10 B1G performances in the NCAA Tourney
Merriman: Top 10 B1G performances in the NCAA Tourney
Wisconsin's season came to a close after a heartbreaking 74-73 loss to Kentucky in Saturday's national semifinal matchup. The Badgers were the last team standing from the Big Ten, capping what was a memorable 2013-14 season for the conference. As a whole, Big Ten teams finished the NCAA Tournament with a combined record of 10-6. […]
Adreian Payne puts on a show in college dunk contest
Adreian Payne puts on a show in college dunk contest
Michigan State senior Adreian Payne had an impressive showing in Thursday night's State Farm College Slam Dunk Contest. The Spartans' big man didn't win the event, but he left quite an impression with his first dunk of the evening. Check out this video of Payne's monster first-round dunk, followed by an outstanding choreographed bowling celebration. […]
Dienhart: Big guys lead Spartans to big win
Dienhart: Big guys lead Spartans to big win
Thank goodness for Michigan State big men Adreian Payne and Branden Dawson. Without that dynamic duo, Michigan State would have been sent packing tonight. But the Spartan tandem led the way in an emotional 61-59 win vs. No. 1 Virginia that advances Michigan State to the Elite Eight to play No. 7 UConn with a […]
One writer's NCAA Tourney all-region teams
One writer's NCAA Tourney all-region teams
Hello, Sweet 16! The first three rounds of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament are in the books. Three Big Ten teams remain in the field as Michigan, Michigan State and Wisconsin will attempt to stamp their ticket to the Final Four in Arlington, Texas. Through three rounds of play, we have seen plenty of upsets, […]
