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Recapping how Michigan State basketball players performed at NBA Summer League

The NBA Summer League wrapped up this week, and while it wasn’t the most noteworthy summer for Michigan State basketball alumni, a few Spartans did get to show some of what they can do.

Tyson Walker, Joey Hauser, and Malik Hall, while not putting up eye-popping stats, each had their moments that will likely earn them spots in the G-League, or overseas contracts, based on their performances.

Below, you can see their stats:

Tyson Walker: 5 games played, 14.8 minutes, 5.4 points, 2.6 assists per game
Joey Hauser: 4 games played, 13.5 minutes, 3.0 points, 1.5 rebounds per game
Malik Hall: 2 games played, 3.7 minutes, 1.0 points, 0.5 rebounds per game
Gabe Brown: No stats recorded

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Joey Hauser to play summer league with New Orleans

Joey Hauser has an NBA Summer League home

Another Spartan has found a home in this year’s NBA Summer League festivities. Former Michigan State power forward Joey Hauser will be looking to earn his way into the league when he suits up with the New Orleans Pelicans this summer.

Joey Hauser also playing in NBA Summer League https://t.co/kPoLt30E94

— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) July 11, 2024

Hauser played with the San Diego Clippers in 2023-24, where he averaged 7.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1 assist in 34 games.

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Spartans in Summer League: How Michigan State basketball alums performed this year

Four Spartans suited up this year in the NBA’s Summer League to show off their skills and earn a spot on a roster or earn minutes on the rosters they are already on.

The results this year for former Michigan State basketball players were very varied, and you can see them below.

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LSJ’s Graham Couch ranks the top MSU basketball transfers from the last 50 years

Who would you put on your list of top Michigan State basketball transfers over the last 50 years?

Michigan State basketball has benefited from some key plays from transfers the past few years — but who is the best all-time?

Tyson Walker and Joey Hauser have been massive pieces for Michigan State basketball the past few years and are arguably two of the top transfers the Spartans have ever had. Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal took a look into where they rank in the last 50 years and compiled his top 12 Michigan State transfers during that time span.

Check out Couch’s list of top Michigan State basketball transfers over the last 50 years by clicking on the tweet below:

Tyson Walker and Joey Hauser are two of Michigan State basketball's most impactful transfers of all-time. Where do they rank? Who are the others?

Here's how I rank the top dozen MSU basketball transfers of the last 50 years.https://t.co/iVK8h6tY1c

— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) July 6, 2023

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Every Michigan State basketball alum playing in the NBA Summer League

Every Michigan State basketball alum playing in the NBA summer league

While Michigan State basketball has produced some star-level NBA talent during Tom Izzo’s tenure such as Draymond Green and Jaren Jackson Jr., a handful of other Spartans are also doing their thing, grinding for an opportunity on an NBA roster.

The NBA’s summer league kicks off this weekend, and four Spartans will suit up, trying to earn a look from NBA teams. You can see who they are and what squads they are playing for below.

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Former Spartan Joey Hauser signs two-way contract with Utah Jazz

One of Michigan State basketball’s top players from last year has signed with the Utah Jazz

One of Michigan State basketball’s top players from last year has signed with the Utah Jazz.

Joey Hauser has signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz. The organization officially announced the move on Monday.

In the NBA, a “two-way contract” allows developing players to simultaneously be rostered on an NBA team and its G League affiliate. Each NBA team can have two players on this type of contract.

Hauser averaged 14.4 points, 7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game last year for the Spartans. He started all 34 games for Michigan State.

We have signed forward Joey Hauser to a two-way contract ✍️

Read more: https://t.co/qTIOplZqGJ #TakeNote

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 3, 2023

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Michigan State basketball’s Joey Hauser agrees to two-way deal with the Utah Jazz

After a college career that goes back to 2018 and includes a forced redshirt season after transferring from Marquette, Michigan State basketball’s Joey Hauser will officially get his opportunity to play in the NBA, as his management group announced that Hauser has agreed to a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz.

The news came late at night, shortly after the conclusion of the 2023 NBA draft. The two-way deal will allow Joey Hauser to move between the Utah Jazz’s NBA roster and their G-League team.

Joey Hauser, who’s brother Sam is on the Boston Celtics, shot a remarkable 46.1-percent from three on a career-high 4.9 attempts per game while averaging 14.4 points and seven rebounds per game.

Joey Hauser has agreed to a two-way deal with the @utahjazz 👏 #GSMFamily pic.twitter.com/bPzz7nP0dx

— Glushon Sports Mgmt (@GlushonSM) June 23, 2023

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Michigan State basketball PF Joey Hauser to attend NBA G League combine

Joey Hauser to attend NBA G League combine

Michigan State basketball power forward Joey Hauser’s brother Sam Hauser is currently in the NBA, playing for the Boston Celtics, who are currently in the playoffs. Joey will look to follow in his footsteps, and his path starts next week at the NBA G League combine, where he will have the chance to showcase his skills alongside 44 other prospects.

The top performers from this G League combine will be invited to stay for the full NBA official combine.

The G League today announced the field of 45 prospects who will attend the 2023 NBA #GLeagueEliteCamp, which will take place May 13 & 14 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

✍️ Learn More: https://t.co/i5uFWDqzhu pic.twitter.com/NenmT1RTOo

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) May 5, 2023

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Michigan State basketball gives Joey Hauser goodbye tribute on Twitter

MSU shared a nice tribute for Joey Hauser amid the end of his career

Joey Hauser had an up-and-down career at Michigan State, but there is no question that his career ended on a very nice high. Hauser was a huge cog in MSU’s Sweet 16 appearance in 2023, finishing second on the team with 14.4 points per game.

As Hauser’s career has come to an end, the MSU basketball Twitter page shared a very nice tribute for his career:

JO3⃣Y 🔥

What a career as a Spartan 🟢⚪️ pic.twitter.com/RSH4ecw2yI

— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) April 26, 2023

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VIDEO: Michigan State basketball players speak to the media before Sweet Sixteen

Michigan State basketball players speak to the media before Sweet Sixteen

Ahead of their match-up with Kansas State on Thursday, Joey Hauser, Tyson Walker and Mady Sissoko spoke to the media about the emotions heading into the game.

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