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Former Spartan Tyson Walker has strong showing in NBA Summer League game

Former Spartan star Tyson Walker had a strong showing in a NBA Summer League matchup on Tuesday

Former Spartan star Tyson Walker had a strong showing in a NBA Summer League matchup on Tuesday.

Walker — who is playing for the Phoenix Suns during the NBA Summer League — scored eight points, dished out four assists and had three steals in 22 minutes of action against the Indiana Pacers. He also had a plus/minus of +22 in the game.

Walker went undrafted in this past year’s NBA Draft and is looking to play his way onto a roster through the Summer League. Performances like Tuesday should help his case.

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MSU star guard Tyson Walker named to NABC Player of the Year Watchlist

Michigan State star guard Tyson Walker has received some more preseason recognition

Michigan State star guard Tyson Walker has received some more preseason recognition.

Walker was named to the NABC Player of the Year Watchlist on Thursday afternoon. Walker enters the 2023-24 season as one of the leaders and arguably the team’s top-scoring threat.

Last year, Walker averaged 14.8 points per game and shot 41.5 percent from three-point range. If Michigan State is going to live up to their preseason expectations, he’ll need to be just as good (if not better) this year.

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Andy Katz gives his praise, accolade to MSU star guard Tyson Walker

Andy Katz of the Big Ten Network and NCAA.com is a big fan of Spartans star guard Tyson Walker

Andy Katz of the Big Ten Network and NCAA.com is a big fan of Spartans star guard Tyson Walker.

It’s peak preseason mode across the college basketball media world, with power rankings and accolades coming out daily. Katz is no different. He released a list of his top shooting guards entering the 2023-24 season, and he considers Walker as the top guy.

Walker is entering his third year at Michigan State after transferring from Northeastern in 2021. Walker averaged 14.8 points per game last year and shot 41.5 percent from three-point range.

Check out Katz’s complete top 10 list of shooting guards below:

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On3 gives MSU guard Tyson Walker high praise ahead of 2023-24 season

Tyson Walker has received some very high praise from Jamie Shaw of On3

Tyson Walker has received some very high praise from Jamie Shaw of On3.

Shaw released a list of players “who could win College Basketball’s Player of the Year in 2023-24” and Walker was included. He was one of only eight players to be featured on Shaw’s list.

Walker averaged 14.8 points per game last year, and is part of a loaded backcourt the Spartans return this upcoming season. Here’s a little bit of what Shaw had to say about Walker:

“Tom Izzo led Michigan State to the Sweet Sixteen last season. While they lost a valuable piece in Joey Hauser, it was Tyson Walker that led the team in scoring. Walker is a two-way guard, a 41.5 percent three-point shooter last season, and is also a former CAA Defensive Player of the Year.”

Click on the tweet below to see Shaw’s complete breakdown of Walker and the rest of his list:

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WATCH: Tyson Walker throws down highlight windmill dunk in local pro-am event

Watch MSU star guard Tyson Walker throw down an impressive dunk during the Flint City Pro-Am this weekend

Tyson Walker isn’t particularly known for his dunking ability but that’s what was on display this weekend during a local pro-am event.

Walker threw down a highlight-reel windmill dunk during the Flint City Pro-Am event this past weekend. The play was even more impressive since Walker rarely has shown his ability to dunk the ball.

Check out the highlight play below — courtesy of Brandon Green of ABC12WJRT:

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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:

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Joey Hauser confirms he’s done at MSU, Tyson Walker implies he may be returning

Joey Hauser is done at MSU but could Tyson Walker be returning for another season as a Spartan?

Forward Joey Hauser is officially done at Michigan State.

Hauser announced via Instagram on Friday that he’s done at Michigan State and will be moving on. This should come as no surprise. Hauser suggested weeks ago that he wouldn’t return for another season.

On Hauser’s post, though, was an interesting reply from Spartans star guard Tyson Walker. He responded by asking Hauser who is he going to sit next to on the team plane now — suggesting he will be running it back next year with Michigan State.

Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press has the post below:

If Walker were to come back, it would mean Michigan State will most likely return it’s entire starting backcourt, which was considered one of the best in the Big Ten this year. That would be huge for the Spartans, so we will see if that comes true or not soon enough.

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MSU PG Tyson Walker to play in NCAA Tournament matchup vs. Davidson

Michigan State point guard Tyson Walker is good to go in Friday’s NCAA Tournament matchup against Davidson

Michigan State point guard Tyson Walker is good to go in Friday’s NCAA Tournament matchup against Davidson.

Head coach Tom Izzo confirmed on Thursday that Walker is expected to play for the Spartans after suffering an ankle injury in the Big Ten Tournament last week. The injury occurred early in Michigan State’s loss to Purdue on Saturday, and it was uncertain early in the week if he’d be able to play in the NCAA Tournament.

Colton Pouncy of The Athletic recorded a video of Walker shooting three-pointers during the team’s open practice on Thursday, and it appears he is in good position to have an impactful game vs. Davidson. Check out the video below:

Walker is averaging 8.1 points and 4.3 assists this season for the Spartans, and helps lead Michigan State’s offense in tandem with AJ Hoggard. So getting him back for this game is huge for Michigan State.

Tip off between Michigan State and Davidson is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. EDT on Friday. The game can be seen on CBS.

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