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LSJ’s Graham Couch offers takeaways from MSU Basketball’s Spain Trip

LSJ’s Graham Couch provides 5 takeaways from the Spartans’ three-game exhibition series in Spain

Michigan State will return home a better team after its trip to Spain.

The Spartans played a trio of exhibition games across six days, finishing with a pair of wins and a hard-fought loss in the finale. Michigan State played two All-Star teams and a Serbian professional team during the three-game exhibition series.

So what can we take away from these matchups and learn about the Spartans heading into the 2024-25 season? Hear what Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch had to say about the Spartans in his column below:

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Watch highlights from Spartans’ final game in Spain vs. Serbian pro team

Check out highlights from the Spartans’ final Spain exhibition matchup against KK FMP

Michigan State wrapped up its three-game Spain exhibition series with a hard-fought loss against KK FMP, a Serbian professional team that is in the top league in Serbia.

The Spartans trailed throughout most of the game but always kept themselves in striking distance for a potential comeback. Michigan State was led in scoring by Frankie Fidler (18 points) and Jaden Akins (16 points).

Michigan State finished the trip to Spain with a 2-1 record.

Check out highlights from the Spartans’ matchup against KK FMP below:

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MSU hoops analyst provides thoughts following Spartans’ win over Valencia All-Stars

See what one MSU Basketball analyst had to say about the Spartans’ victory over the Valencia All-Stars

Michigan State basketball routed the Valencia All-Stars on Sunday afternoon to improve to 2-0 in their three-game Spain exhibition series. The Spartans essentially led from the opening whistle and won by the final score of 105-59.

Known for his strong Michigan State basketball analysis and insight, @SpartanHoops_DK provided his thoughts following the win over the Valencia All-Stars.

Check out some of @SpartanHoops_DK’s thoughts on Michigan State following another strong performance below:

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LOOK: MSU basketball watches professional soccer match in Spain

MSU basketball team attends a professional soccer match in Spain

The Spartans are in Spain for a series of exhibition games and it looks like they’re also taking in the world’s most popular sport while overseas.

Michigan State Basketball’s official X account posted a picture on Saturday showing the team at a professional soccer match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona. The Spartans are currently staying in Valencia and will be playing an exhibition matchup on Sunday.

Check out the picture below:

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National CBB analyst provides takeaways from Spartans’ win over Madrid All-Stars

Hear what CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein had to say about the Spartans’ exhibition win over the Madrid All-Stars

Michigan State basketball earned positive reviews from a national college basketball analyst following its exhibition win over the Madrid All-Stars on Thursday.

The Spartans topped the Madrid All-Stars, 94-87, in the first of three exhibition games in Spain. In the win, former McDonald’s All-Americans Jeremy Fears and Xavier Booker starred for the Spartans and that drew the attention of Jon Rothstein.

Rothstein is a college basketball insider and analyst for CBS Sports. He provided a trio of takeaways from the Spartans’ win. Check out those three takeaways below:

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MSU hoops analyst provides thoughts on Spartans’ win over Madrid All-Stars

Hear what one MSU Basketball analyst had to say about the Spartans’ victory over the Madrid All-Stars

Michigan State basketball knocked off the Madrid All-Stars, 94-87, in an exhibition matchup on Thursday, and many had some thoughts on the game. That includes one of the best Spartans hoops analysts out there.

Known for his strong Michigan State basketball analysis and insight, @SpartanHoops_DK provided his thoughts following the win over the Madrid All-Stars. As he typically does, @SpartanHoops_DK posted a short video breaking down the game and offering insight beyond the box score.

Check out the short video from him below:

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