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Archive for May, 2006

Big Ten Network coming soon to DirecTV?

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

It appears that you may soon be able to get Big Ten sports on television 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sportsline.com is reporting that the Big Ten conference is in talks with ESPN about a long term deal that would also include a side deal with DirecTV to broadcast a new […]

Izzo to coach Camp Patriot in Kuwait

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

Tom Izzo has been assigned to coach Camp Patriot of Kuwait Naval Base in this year’s Operation Hardwood II. According to MSU Sports Information, Izzo will be kept very busy on his trip with the tournament, a basketball camp, and opportunities to ride everything from a tank to a camel. We’re hoping […]

NBA’s New Jersey Nets to work out Shannon Brown

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

Recent speculation on the future of MSU junior guard Shannon Brown has him as a mid-to-late first round choice in the 2006 NBA Draft. The New Jersey Nets, with the 22nd and 23rd overall picks, plan to work out Brown on Friday.
The Nets also will work 6-4 Michigan State guard Shannon Brown and 6-8 […]

Too early to say goodbye to Shannon Brown?

Saturday, May 20th, 2006

Earlier this week, Chad Ford of ESPN.com wrote about the rave reviews Shannon Brown was getting for his workout with various NBA teams on Thursday. Those pro scouts were extremely impressed and thought Brown had become a guaranteed first round draft pick. Fans put two and two together and started wishing […]