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There was a basketball game played in the Breslin Center last night that didn’t involve Michigan State. See pictures of it here:
There was a basketball game played last night in the Breslin Center, and it didn’t include Michigan State, as the Detroit Pistons faced the Phoenix Suns in a preseason exhibition.
You can see the best pictures from the game below:
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Devin Booker talks about what it meant to play in the Breslin Center
Devin Booker played a basketball game in the Breslin Center last night, and he even wore Michigan State gear, to boot. No, it didn’t happen in the way many hoped it would years ago, when Booker committed to Kentucky over MSU at the last minute, but Booker did hang around the team yesterday and seemed to enjoy his time in East Lansing.
After the game, Booker told Wood TV:
‘I’ve always wanted to be a Spartan, and now I’m finally given the chance to play in the Breslin.’
https://twitter.com/laigerber/status/1843842644528771078
Look, I can empathize with MSU fans who are acting a little salty about this, but I’m never going to criticize a superstar like Booker for showing love to Michigan State. It’s cool.
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One college basketball analyst believes the Breslin Center is arguably the top arena in the Big Ten
One college basketball analyst believes the Breslin Center is arguably the top arena in the Big Ten.
Andy Katz of the Big Ten Network has recently ranked his top 10 basketball areans in the Big Ten, and to no surprise, the Breslin Center is near the top. Katz has the Breslin Center as his No. 3 arena.
The Breslin Center is only ranked behind Purdue’s Mackey Arena and UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion.
The Breslin Center opened in 1989 and seats just under 15,000 spectators. It’s been the home for many talented Spartans’ teams, including the 2000 National Champions.
Check out the post below to see Katz’ complete top 10 rankings:
https://twiter.com/B1GMBBall/status/1836094980634394686
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See where the Breslin Center landed in Andy Katz’ best college basketball arenas list
Michigan State basketball’s home is considered one of the top arenas in all of college basketball.
A recent ranking from college basketball analyst Andy Katz of the top areans in the sport was released, and to no surprise, the Breslin Center cracked his top 10. The Breslin Center came in at No. 8 on the list and was the second-highest Big Ten arena behind only Purdue’s Mackey Arena.
The Breslin Center has been the home to Michigan State basketball since it opened in 1989. Michigan State has experienced a ton of success on the hardwood since its opening, which certainly plays a role in why it is ranked so high on Katz’s rankings list.
Check out the complete rankings from Katz by clicking on the post below:
Vaunted Venues 🏠@TheAndyKatz names the 🔟 best arenas in America 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/tjPmPOfOJp
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) September 5, 2024
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The Breslin Center is one of the top college basketball venues in the sport. according to a prominent analyst from ESPN
The Breslin Center is one of the top college basketball venues in the sport. according to a prominent analyst from ESPN.
Jay Bilas of ESPN ranked his top five college basketball venues on Wednesday, which included the Spartans’ home. Bilas put the Breslin Center as the No. 4 arena in all of college basketball.
Click on the tweet below to watch Bilas’ breakdown of his top five college basketball venues and what he specifically had to say about the Breslin Center:
My top 5 college basketball venues are… pic.twitter.com/Q1xNSdYWjv
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) January 3, 2024
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Watch the highlights from MSU’s win over Indiana State
In a game against a very good Indiana State basketball team, Michigan State was able to grind out a gritty 12-point victory, defeating the Sycamores 87-75 in front of a sell out crowd at the Breslin Center.
Michigan State was led by their veteran leadership, getting outstanding performances from Tyson Walker, AJ Hoggard and Malik Hall.
In a game Coach Izzo dubbed as, “a big-time win” MSU showed fans that they are starting to come together as the team everyone expected.
Check out highlights from the big win on Saturday afternoon:
4th W in a row.
HIGHLIGHTS 📽️ pic.twitter.com/NTym9Oh3fY
— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) December 30, 2023
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Michigan State basketball, hockey to start selling alcohol during games
Finally, you will be able to order a ‘cold one’ during basketball and hockey games at Michigan State, if you are of age of course.
It was announced on Thursday that beer and alcohol sales will soon be sold at the Breslin Center and Munn Arena.
Alcohol sales at the Breslin Center will begin on Jan. 4 for the men’s basketball game against Penn State, Jan. 9 for the women’s basketball game against Maryland, and at Munn, it will start on Jan. 5 with the men’s hockey team’s match-up versus the US National Team Development Program.
Beer and alcohol sales coming to MSU hoops and hockey games in January. pic.twitter.com/3uwcVaT2yK
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 14, 2023
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Jonathan Smith addresses Breslin Center during MSU vs. Georgia Southern game
The Jonathan Smith welcome tour in East Lansing continues. This time, the new Michigan State football coach addressed the Breslin Center crowd during the Michigan State basketball vs. Georgia Southern game.
You can watch it below:
Jonathan Smith addresses Breslin crowd. pic.twitter.com/GgTkEnurt4
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) November 29, 2023
Nice words from coach, and the Spartans were able to handle Georgia Southern by 31 points.
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MSU’s Breslin Center is adding a sensory room for kids with autism, a groundbreaking development:
Michigan State has made a groundbreaking development with their home arena, the Breslin Center.
Thanks to former MSU player Anthony Ianni and Fredi Bello, a local pizza shop owner known as Fredi The Pizza Man, the Breslin Center has opened a sensory room inside the stadium for kids with autism.
A sensory room is a room that contain equipment which can create light, sound and touch experiences that provides a sense of calm and comfort.
Special day in East Lansing: The Breslin Center just became a Big Ten groundbreaker in opening a sensory room for kids with autism, thanks to @FrediThePizzamn and former MSU basketball player Anthony Ianni. pic.twitter.com/GRbTcT7wRi
— Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) September 26, 2023
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Michigan State basketball’s home arena is set to undergo a major change.
Michigan State has called the Breslin Center home since 1989, and it looks like the basketball home for the Spartans is undergoing a major change.
It appears that the Breslin Center is getting a new scoreboard for the upcoming season.
Good night, sweet prince. pic.twitter.com/6evqPx5iwb
— Bob Armstrong (@B_Armstro) June 21, 2023
It even appears that the MSU Surplus Store may be selling parts of the scoreboard upon its deconstruction.
Yes, it is coming to the store…but just not in one piece. We will be sure to provide updates when available. https://t.co/Dq9rWakWRw
— MSU Surplus Store (@MSU_Surplus) June 21, 2023
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