Michigan State’s president, Kevin Guskiewicz, has pulled a last-minute U-turn and is staying put — ditching his Clemson offer to keep his seat in East Lansing. That decision means athletic director J Batt’s $5 million exit package remains intact, since the clause that would’ve cut it in half if Guskiewicz left is now void. The pair have a long history, dating back to their days at North Carolina, and Guskiewicz even brought Batt to MSU from Georgia Tech. Despite intense lobbying from Coach Izzo and big donors, and even a salary boost from the board, the move didn’t stick — and while Batt’s next stop is still Kentucky, the drama keeps swirling.

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Carson Cooper, former Michigan State center and undrafted rookie, made his NBA Summer League debut with the Memphis Grizzlies on July 4th, putting up 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and a block in a blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. His former Spartans teammate Jaxon Kohler is also competing in the league with the Utah Jazz — though he didn’t play in their opener. The two are set to face off Monday night in a showdown fans won’t want to miss. Both teams are headed to Las Vegas next, where more former Michigan State stars will be competing. Cooper, who captained the Spartans last season, is showing he belongs on the NBA stage.

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Former Michigan State stars are dominating NBA Summer League courts, giving fans a front-row seat to their pro potential. Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper, both key contributors in MSU’s Sweet Sixteen run, are suiting up for the Jazz and Grizzlies respectively — with Kohler’s team narrowly edging the Hawks and Cooper’s squad crushing the Thunder. They’ll clash Monday night. Meanwhile, Jaden Akins (Knicks), Frankie Fidler (Trail Blazers), Jase Richardson (Magic), and Tre Holloman (Magic) are also making summer league debuts, showcasing their growth after standout college seasons and overseas play. Don’t miss these Spartans turning heads in Vegas and beyond.

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While others celebrated the Fourth of July with fireworks, Tom Izzo was already making moves to secure Michigan State’s future, extending a scholarship to elite 2027 point guard Jaxson Davis — a top-ranked Kansas native with elite basketball IQ and court vision, proving Izzo’s commitment to building from the ground up, even as rivals focus on the transfer portal.

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