Valentine’s triple double fuels Spartan win over Kansas
MSU point guard Denzel Valentine posted 29 points 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a 79 73 victory over Kansas drawing praise from coach Tom Izzo who compared him to Draymond Green and noted Valentine’s winning mindset and work ethic amid a game Izzo called bizarre. Izzo also credited Kansas for making uncharacteristic mistakes and stressed both teams will improve.
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Kansas falls to Michigan State amid late rally and rebounding gaps
Kansas guard Wayne Selden Jr and Perry Ellis led with 12 and 21 points as Michigan State surged late. Mid game, KU struggled with inside feeds and airballs while Valen tine dominated down the stretch. MSU outscored KU 44-32 in the second half, hit nine threes to KU’s three, and grabbed more rebounds. Self blamed miscues on defense and finishing around the rim, noting band absence and lineup decisions.
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Diallo ineligible watches game from dorm room says agent
Don Jackson, agent for Cheick Diallo's guardian, texted that Diallo watched the game alone in his dorm. Diallo cannot travel while ineligible without an NCAA waiver. Jackson criticized the organization for not valuing the student athlete and said he believes Diallo belongs on the court in Chicago tonight.
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Ellis and Ellis-less: Jayhawks fall to high-pressure defense
Kansas struggled as Ellis hit half his 18 attempts and teammates shot 29 percent overall. Wayne Selden Jr. and Perry Ellis led a cold night for Kansas, with 15 three-point tries yielding 3 makes as Michigan State controlled the boards 45-35 and coach Bill Self cited jammed drives and poor ball entry.
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