Tag: Bryn Forbes

WATCH: Tom Izzo interviewed outside Fiserv Forum before Bucks-Nets Game Six

Tom Izzo was interviewed by the local NBC station outside Fiserv Forum before the Bucks win over the Nets.

Bryn Forbes has had something of a coming out during these NBA playoffs as the country has been able to watch his flame-throwing ways for the Milwaukee Bucks, and he had his coach in town last night to watch him and his Bucks push the Brooklyn Nets to a Game Seven.

Tom Izzo made the trip to the game with his son (and MSU basketball player) Steven for his birthday. While Forbes didn’t have a great game, Izzo did speak to Brandon Kinnard of NBC 26 about Forbes’ growth:

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Spartans in the NBA: End of season rankings

The 2020-21 NBA season has come to an end and with it gives us time to reflect on which former Spartans did the best in the NBA this season.

The 2020-21 NBA season has come to an end and with it we take time to reflect on which former Spartans did the best in the NBA this season. From Miles Bridges to Cassius Winston to Jaren Jackson Jr., let’s take a look at how the Spartans fared:

Free agency stock watch: Norman Powell, Montrezl Harrell, Bryn Forbes, Duncan Robinson

With the NBA playoffs underway, the biggest stars are playing under the brightest lights to separate themselves before the free agency market opens this offseason. 

With the NBA playoffs underway, the biggest stars are playing under the brightest lights to separate themselves before the free agency market opens this offseason.

Of course, executives around the league always have tough decisions to make about who they plan to re-sign as well as who they plan to pursue or let walk during free agency. But with postseason play, some of those hard choices are becoming easier to make.

As part of our ongoing series at HoopsHype, we are looking at whose free agency stock has gone up – and down – over the last several games.

Bryn Forbes has huge game in Bucks’ series clinching win over Heat

Former Michigan State sharpshooter Bryn Forbes has had a masterful series scoring the basketball as the Milwaukee Bucks swept the Miami Heat

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Former Michigan State sharpshooter Bryn Forbes has played an integral role for the Milwaukee Bucks in this year’s NBA playoffs. Forbes has been in double figures the past three games, being a spark plug off the bench.

The Milwaukee Bucks put away the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon, finishing off the first round sweep. Forbes was a key reason the Bucks were able to put away the series.

Forbes came off of the bench for 22 points on 7-of-14 shooting from 3-point land. Forbes’ shooting off the bench could play an integral role in a Milwaukee playoff run this post-season.

Look at some of the reactions and watch highlights from Forbes’ hot afternoon here:

Forbes was very efficient with his scoring.

In the four game series, Forbes outscored Heat star Jimmy Butler.

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WATCH: Bryn Forbes catches fire, scores 19 points in first half of NBA playoff matchup vs. Miami Heat

Bryn Forbes went off in the first half of the Bucks’ game against the Miami Heat, scoring 19 points on 5 3s.

These NBA playoffs have been fun if you are a fan of watching Michigan State basketball players stand out in the league. Xavier Tillman and Jaren Jackson Jr. were the first Spartans to show the world what they can do on this larger stage. On Monday night, Bryn Forbes had the internet buzzing.

Forbes caught fire in the first half, leading the Milwaukee Bucks with 19 points on 5-for-8 3-point shooting. The Bucks currently lead the Miami Heat 78-51 at the time of this post.

Below, you can watch some of his hot-shooting night in Milwaukee:

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Spartans in NBA Playoffs: See who will be competing in 2021 postseason

Here’s a breakdown of the Spartans that’ll be in the NBA playoffs that begin later this week, with a schedule on when they’ll be playing.

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The NBA postseason is back, and once again Michigan State will be well represented with numerous alumni battling it out for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.

Six different former Spartans will be playing in the 2021 NBA playoffs.

Here’s a breakdown of the Spartans that’ll be in the NBA playoffs that begin on Tuesday, with a schedule on when each player will be on the court:

LOOK: Bryn Forbes goes off for a career high

Former Michigan State Spartan Bryn Forbes has put up a new career high on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets with 30 points.

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Many Michigan State basketball fans remember Bryn Forbes for his time as a sharpshooter in East Lansing.

Forbes has carved himself out a nice little career in the NBA as a role player,  first with the San Antonio Spurs and now with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Forbes dialed back the clock to his Michigan State days against the Houston Rockets, going 11-for-17 from the field and 6-of-10 from 3-point territory to put up a career-high 30 points on Thursday night in Houston.

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Miles Bridges adds Buzzer Beater to his growing highlight reel

Usually when you see Miles Bridges make a highlight reel play, it’s a high-flying dunk or alley-oop dunk or a poster dunk.

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Usually when you see Miles Bridges make a highlight reel play, it’s a high-flying dunk or alley-oop dunk or a poster dunk. This time he decided to show off the range as he beat the buzzer in the 3rd quarter to extend the lead to 12.

Bridges stole the ball at the Celtics three point line with 3.1 seconds left, and started to dribble the ball up court. He crossed half court with about two seconds left and started to pull up from 29-feet away. Jayson Tatum came and contested the shot, but Bridges was able to get his shot above the extended arm and was able to beat the buzzer to extend the lead to 100-88.

The Hornets went on to win 125-104 as Bridges was able to record 20 points, six rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes of action. The Hornets improved to 30-30 and are currently the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference. Bridges and the Hornets next game is tomorrow against Bryn Forbes and the Milwaukee Bucks at 7 p.m. EST.

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Spartans in the NBA Update: Gary Harris on new team; JJJ makes season debut

The last time we did a Spartans in the NBA, Gary Harris was still a Denver Nugget, but has since been traded to the Orlando Magic.

The last time we did a Spartans in the NBA, Gary Harris was still a Denver Nugget, but has since been traded to the Orlando Magic. Miles Bridges was the sixth man on the Hornets, but has now cracked the starting rotation after an injury to Gordon Hayward. Also, Jaren Jackson Jr. finally made his season debut and has not disappointed.

Let’s see how other Spartans have done through the NBA as we near the end of the season:

Every former Michigan State Basketball player rating in NBA 2K21

We took a look at where every Michigan State player is rated heading into the end of the season in the popular basketball simulation game.

NBA 2K21 has updated their player ratings as we head into the midway point of the NBA season, and there are some surprising changes for Michigan State Basketball players around the league.

Xavier Tillman and Cassius Winston are now included as of recently, and Tillman has earned a lot of respect, jumping 7 points since December. Other Spartans like Gary Harris and Draymond Green may be facing some disrespect in their ratings.

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We rank every former Spartan from lowest-ranked to highest-ranked below. You can also check out last year’s rankings to see how they changed here.