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THE MAGICAL SEASON 1979 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS EARVIN JOHNSON L0OKS TO MAKE A PASS AROUND LARRY BIRD.

THE STATE NEWS USED A STRAIGHT-TO-THE- POINT HEADLINE TO CELEBRATE THE TITLE.

Blending a perfect combination of individual ability, enthusiasm and teamwork, Heathcote formed a cohesive unit that captivated the nation

The Spartans compiled a 26-6 overall record and went 13-5 in the Big Ten to share the league crown with Purdue and Iowa.

Bird and unbeaten Indiana State. The 1978-79 squad gathered at Jenison Field House on Aug.

On a hot, sweltering night, the National Championship squad, led by Earvin Johnson s 25 points and 17 rebounds, topped the All-Stars,

1979 ALL-AMERICAN EARVIN JOHNSON SCORED 24 POINTS AND GRABBED SEVEN REBOUNDS IN THE CHAM- PIONSHIP GAME AFTER RECORDING A TRIPLE DOUBLE IN

2 THE MAGICAL SEASON 1979 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS EARVIN JOHNSON L0OKS TO MAKE A PASS AROUND LARRY BIRD. IT WAS THE FIRST MEET- ING IN WHAT WOULD BECOME A STORIED RIVALRY BETWEEN TWO HALL-OF-FAMERS. THE STATE NEWS USED A STRAIGHT-TO-THE- POINT HEADLINE TO CELEBRATE THE TITLE. The season was truly a magical one for Coach Jud Heathcote and his Michigan State Spartans. Blending a perfect combination of individual ability, enthusiasm and teamwork, Heathcote formed a cohesive unit that captivated the nation and sellout crowds at Jenison Field House. The Spartans compiled a 26-6 overall record and went 13-5 in the Big Ten to share the league crown with Purdue and Iowa. State steamrolled through the NCAA Tournament, ending the season on top of the college basketball world with a victory over Larry Bird and unbeaten Indiana State. The squad gathered at Jenison Field House on Aug. 12, 1989, to play one more game against a team of former Spartan All-Stars. On a hot, sweltering night, the National Championship squad, led by Earvin Johnson s 25 points and 17 rebounds, topped the All-Stars, 95-93, before a sellout crowd of 10, ALL-AMERICAN EARVIN JOHNSON SCORED 24 POINTS AND GRABBED SEVEN REBOUNDS IN THE CHAM- PIONSHIP GAME AFTER RECORDING A TRIPLE DOUBLE IN THE NATIONAL SEMIFINAL AGAINST PENN. LEFT: THE CITY OF EAST LANSING HONORED ITS HOMETOWN HEROES. TOP: TERRY DONNELLY EXPERIENCES THE JOY OF CUTTING DOWN THE NETS AFTER A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. RIGHT: SENIOR ALL-AMERICAN GREG KELSER DRIVES AROUND LARRY BIRD. KELSER RECORDED 19 POINTS, NINE ASSISTS AND EIGHT REBOUNDS IN THE TITLE GAME. EARVIN JOHNSON S DUNK OVER BOB HEATON MADE THE COVER OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED AFTER THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. IT WAS MAGIC S SECOND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED COVER OF THE YEAR AFTER APPEARING ON THE PRESEASON PREVIEW ISSUE. 112 O O O O O 4 FINAL FOURS IN LAST EIGHT YEARS O 21 GRADUATES SINCE 2000 O 10 NBA DRAFT PICKS SINCE 2000

SPARTAN CONQUEST 2000 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Tom Izzo repeatedly talked to his team about leaving its mark on the program.

Big Ten Championship and a second consecutive Big Ten Tournament title.

straight titles. A champion is also measured by its character.

From playing the first 13 games of the season without All-America guard Mateen Cleaves to fighting back from significant

Finishing the season 32-7, the Spartans capped their championship run with an 89-76 victory over Florida on April 3, 2000, in the

Michigan State became the first championship team to defeat all six of its NCAA opponents by double figures since the NCAA

ABOVE RIGHT: SPARTANS FANS CELEBRATE A TITLE: RIGHT: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED RECOGNIZED THE UNIQUE CHARACTER AND SPIRIT OF THE SPARTAN

3 SPARTAN CONQUEST 2000 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Tom Izzo repeatedly talked to his team about leaving its mark on the program. The Spartans did more than leave their mark; they set the standard by which all future Michigan State teams would be measured. Part of being a champion is winning titles, which the Spartans accomplished in winning the National Championship, a third straight Big Ten Championship and a second consecutive Big Ten Tournament title. Michigan State s three consecutive conference crowns marked only the eighth time in league history that a team has won three straight titles. A champion is also measured by its character. The Spartans displayed their relentless spirit in overcoming many different forms of adversity during the season. From playing the first 13 games of the season without All-America guard Mateen Cleaves to fighting back from significant second-half deficits in three NCAA Tournament games, Michigan State played with contagious emotion. Finishing the season 32-7, the Spartans capped their championship run with an victory over Florida on April 3, 2000, in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. Michigan State became the first championship team to defeat all six of its NCAA opponents by double figures since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams. ABOVE: A.J. GRANGER SLAMS HOME TWO OF HIS CAREER-HIGH 19 POINTS. ABOVE RIGHT: SPARTANS FANS CELEBRATE A TITLE: RIGHT: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED RECOGNIZED THE UNIQUE CHARACTER AND SPIRIT OF THE SPARTAN SQUAD. BELOW RIGHT: MATEEN CLEAVES AND TEDDY DUPAY GET TANGLED UP IN THE SECOND HALF. CLEAVES LEFT WITH AN INJURY, BUT RETURNED TO EARN MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER HONORS. BELOW: AFTER REACHING HIS LIFELONG DREAM, MORRIS PETERSON REMEMBERED A LOST LOVED ONE. A PACKED RCA DOME OF 43,116 WATCHED MICHIGAN STATE PLAY FLORIDA IN THE NATIONAL TITLE GAME. THE SPARTANS CELEBRATE DURING A POSTGAME CBS INTERVIEW WITH JIM NANTZ AND BILLY PACKER. TOM IZZO LIFTS THE SEARS TROPHY DURING A CHAMPIONSHIP RALLY AT SPARTAN STADIUM MICHIGAN STATE MEN S BASKETBALL O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 113

MSU CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS 1956-57 BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 16-10 Overall, 10-4 Big Ten Michigan State won its first Big Ten Championship under the direction of Coach Forddy Anderson.

Front Row (left-right): Jack Quiggle, Jim Stouffer, Harry Lux, Captain George Ferguson, Pat Wilson, Dave Scott, Tom Rand.

Robinson. 1958-59 BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 19-4 Overall, 12-2 Big Ten Led by All-American John Green, the Spartans cruised to a Big Ten Championship, winning the league by four games.

Front Row (left to right): Larry Fanning, William Golis, Jim Stouffer, co-captain Bob Anderegg, Head Coach Forddy Anderson, co-captain John Green, Tom Rand, Dave Richey, Dave Fahs.

1966-67 BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 16-7 Overall, 10-4 Big Ten Michigan State won its last four games to claim a share of the Big Ten Championship.

4 MSU CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS BIG TEN CHAMPIONS Overall, 10-4 Big Ten Michigan State won its first Big Ten Championship under the direction of Coach Forddy Anderson. After opening the season with a 4-7 record, the Spartans won 10 in a row and 12 of 13 to capture a league championship and advance to the school s first Final Four. Front Row (left-right): Jack Quiggle, Jim Stouffer, Harry Lux, Captain George Ferguson, Pat Wilson, Dave Scott, Tom Rand. Back Row: Head Coach Forddy Anderson, Bob Anderegg, Tom Markovich, John Green, Gary Siegmeier, Charles Bencie, Larry Jennings, Larry Hedden, Joe Reading, Assistant Coach Bob Stevens, Trainer Gayle Robinson BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 19-4 Overall, 12-2 Big Ten Led by All-American John Green, the Spartans cruised to a Big Ten Championship, winning the league by four games. MSU fell one game short of the Final Four. Front Row (left to right): Larry Fanning, William Golis, Jim Stouffer, co-captain Bob Anderegg, Head Coach Forddy Anderson, co-captain John Green, Tom Rand, Dave Richey, Dave Fahs. Back Row: Trainer Gayle Robinson, Tom Wilson, Harry Turak, Horace Walker, Lance Olson, Ted Wasson, Art Gowens, Bob Bechinski, John Young, Student Manager Jack Ulmer BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 16-7 Overall, 10-4 Big Ten Michigan State won its last four games to claim a share of the Big Ten Championship. Indiana, however, earned the NCAA Tournament bid, ending MSU s year in the regular season. Front Row (left to right): James O Brien, John Bailey, Steve Rymal, Richard Chappel, John Gorman, Richie Jordan, Vernon Johnson, Shannon Reading. Middle Row: Assistant Coach Gus Ganakas, Dave Keeler, Ted Crary, Art Baylor, Jack Wynn, John Holms, J. Warren. Back Row: Head Coach John Benington, Gerald Geistler, Heywood Edwards, Tom Lick, Lee Lafayette, Matthew Aitch, Freshman Coach Bob Nordmann BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 25-5 Overall, 15-3 Big Ten The Spartans established new team highs for overall and Big Ten victories. MSU won the league by three games and fell one game short of making the Final Four. Kneeling (left to right): Manager Dean Thedos, Equipment Manager Ed Belloli, Assistant Coach Bill Berry, Head Coach Jud Heathcote, Assistant Coach Don Monson, Manager Darwin Payton. Standing: Len Williams, Mike Longaker, Bob Chapman, Ricky Nash, Dan Riewald, Ron Charles, Greg Kelser, Les DeYoung, Sten Feldreich, Jim Coutre, Earvin Johnson, Jay Vincent, Rick Kaye, Alfred Brown, Mike Brkovich, Nate Phillips, Terry Donnelly, Don Flowers BIG TEN/NCAA CHAMPIONS 26-6 Overall, 13-5 Big Ten After opening Big Ten play with a 4-4 record, MSU rallied with nine straight wins to claim a share of the league title. All-Americans Greg Kelser and Earvin Johnson then led Michigan State to its first National Championship, winning every game by double figures. Front Row (left to right): Manager Randy Bishop, Equipment Manager Ed Belloli, Assistant Coach Fred Paulsen, Assistant Coach Bill Berry, Head Coach Jud Heathcote, Assistant Coach Dave Harshman, Trainer Clint Thompson, Manager Darwin Payton. Back Row: Terry Donnelly, Greg Lloyd, Gerald Gilkie, Don Brkovich, Rick Kaye, Ron Charles, Earvin Johnson, Greg Kelser, Jay Vincent, Rob Gonzalez, Mike Brkovich, Jaimie Huffman, Mike Longaker. 114 O O O O O 4 FINAL FOURS IN LAST EIGHT YEARS O 21 GRADUATES SINCE 2000 O 10 NBA DRAFT PICKS SINCE 2000

1989-90 BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 28-6 Overall, 15-3 Big Ten The Spartans closed the season with 10 straight conference wins to claim the league title.

Front Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Herb Williams, Jon Zulauf, Todd Wolfe, Kirk Manns, Head Coach Jud Heathcote, Mark Montgomery, Jeff Casler, Jesse Hall, Manager Eric Spiller, Assistant Coach

Back Row: Trainer Tom Mackowiak, Assistant Coach Jim Boylen, Ken Redfield, Parish Hickman, Matt Hofkamp, Mike Peplowski, David Mueller, Matt Steigenga, Steve Smith, Dwayne Stephens, Graduate

Sophomore Mateen Cleaves was named Big Ten Player of the Year as he helped take a team that finished sixth in the league a year before to a league title and a trip to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

Back Row: Assistant Coach Mike Garland, Trainer Tom Mackowiak, Andre Hutson, Ja

5 BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 28-6 Overall, 15-3 Big Ten The Spartans closed the season with 10 straight conference wins to claim the league title. Junior All-American Steve Smith paced the Spartans, who fell to Georgia Tech in overtime in the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen. Front Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Herb Williams, Jon Zulauf, Todd Wolfe, Kirk Manns, Head Coach Jud Heathcote, Mark Montgomery, Jeff Casler, Jesse Hall, Manager Eric Spiller, Assistant Coach Tom Izzo. Back Row: Trainer Tom Mackowiak, Assistant Coach Jim Boylen, Ken Redfield, Parish Hickman, Matt Hofkamp, Mike Peplowski, David Mueller, Matt Steigenga, Steve Smith, Dwayne Stephens, Graduate Assistant Coach Tom Crean BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 22-8 Overall, 13-3 Big Ten Michigan State won the first Big Ten Championship of the Tom Izzo era. Sophomore Mateen Cleaves was named Big Ten Player of the Year as he helped take a team that finished sixth in the league a year before to a league title and a trip to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. Front Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Stan Heath, Steve Cherry, Doug Davis, Thomas Kelley, Head Coach Tom Izzo, Mateen Cleaves, Charlie Bell, Lorenzo Guess, Associate Head Coach Tom Crean. Back Row: Assistant Coach Mike Garland, Trainer Tom Mackowiak, Andre Hutson, Jason Klein, Antonio Smith, Ken Miller, DuJuan Wiley, A.J. Granger, Morris Peterson, David Thomas, Manager Andy Cleveland, Equipment Manager Dave Pruder, Administrative Assistant Dave Owens BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 33-5 Overall, 15-1 Big Ten Michigan State established a team and Big Ten record by winning 33 games, while dominating the league with a 15-1 record. In fact, after falling to Wisconsin in the league opener, the Spartans did not lose again until the Final Four, collecting 22 straight victories in the process. Front Row (left to right): Doug Davis, Brandon Smith, Mateen Cleaves, Head Coach Tom Izzo, Thomas Kelley, Charlie Bell, Tony Schrembi. Middle Row: Assistant Coach Stan Heath, Assistant Coach Mike Garland, Andre Hutson, Antonio Smith, Mike Chappell, A.J. Granger, Adam Ballinger, David Thomas, Associate Head Coach Tom Crean, Assistant to the Head Coach Dave Owens. Back Row: Manager Jeff Kucab, Trainer Tom Mackowiak, Steve Cherry, Jason Klein, Morris Peterson, Strength Coach Mike Vorkapich, Equipment Manager Dave Pruder, Manager Cory Van Rhee BIG TEN/NCAA CHAMPIONS 32-7 Overall, 13-3 Big Ten MSU won its third straight Big Ten Championship and the second NCAA Championship in school history. The Spartans won 20 of their final 22 games, including the last 11 games to win a regularseason championship, a Big Ten Tournament title and a National Championship. Front Row (left to right): A.J. Granger, Brandon Smith, Mateen Cleaves, Head Coach Tom Izzo, Charlie Bell, Mat Ishbia, Morris Peterson. Middle Row: Assistant Coach Brian Gregory, Assistant Coach Mike Garland, Mike Chappell, Adam Wolfe, Andre Hutson, David Thomas, Jason Richardson, Assistant Coach Stan Heath, Assistant to the Head Coach Dave Owens. Back Row: Trainer Tom Mackowiak, Strength Coach Mike Vorkapich, Aloysius Anagonye, Adam Ballinger, Jason Andreas, Steve Cherry, Equipment Manager Dave Pruder, Manager Mark Armstrong BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 28-5 Overall, 13-3 Big Ten The Spartans became the fourth Big Ten team to win four consecutive league titles. MSU also became the ninth school in NCAA Tournament history to make three straight Final Fours. Front Row (left to right): Brandon Smith, Mike Chappell, Andre Hutson, Head Coach Tom Izzo, Charlie Bell, David Thomas, Marcus Taylor. Middle Row: Assistant to the Head Coach Dave Owens, Assistant Coach Stan Heath, Tim Bograkos, Aloysius Anagonye, Jason Richardson, Mat Ishbia, Assistant Coach Mike Garland, Assistant Coach Brian Gregory, Manager Luke Brown. Back Row: Manager Pat Lalley, Equipment Manager Dave Pruder, Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Vorkapich, Jason Andreas, Adam Ballinger, Adam Wolfe, Zach Randolph, Assistant to the Head Coach Richard Bader, Trainer Tom Mackowiak, Manager Steve Finamore MICHIGAN STATE MEN S BASKETBALL O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 115

ALL-AMERICANS CHET AUBUCHON BECAME MSU S FIRST

TERRY FURLOW AVERAGED A SINGLE-SEASON RECORD 29.

JULIUS MCCOY EARNED ALL-AMERICA HONORS IN 1957

JACK QUIGGLE HELPED MSU ADVANCE TO THE FINAL FOUR

AND WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO EARN ALL-AMERICA HONORS.

MIKE ROBINSON EARNED ALL-AMERICA HONORS IN 1974,

6 ALL-AMERICANS CHET AUBUCHON BECAME MSU S FIRST ALL-AMERICAN IN HORACE WALKER AVERAGED A REMARKABLE 17.7 REBOUNDS IN HIS ALL-AMERICA SEASON OF TERRY FURLOW AVERAGED A SINGLE-SEASON RECORD 29.4 POINTS IN 1976 TO BECOME AN ALL-AMERICAN. JULIUS MCCOY EARNED ALL-AMERICA HONORS IN 1957 AFTER AVERAGING 27.2 POINTS AND 10.0 REBOUNDS. JACK QUIGGLE HELPED MSU ADVANCE TO THE FINAL FOUR IN 1957, EARNING ALL-AMERICA HONORS. RALPH SIMPSON S 29.0 SCORING AVERAGE IN 1970 IS SECOND IN MSU HISTORY AND WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO EARN ALL-AMERICA HONORS. EARVIN JOHNSON PLAYED JUST TWO SEASONS AT MSU, BUT EARNED ALL-AMERICA HONORS IN 1978 & 79. JOHN GREEN WAS MSU S FIRST THREE- TIME ALL-AMERICAN FROM DESPITE HIS SMALL STATURE AT 5-11, 151 POUNDS, MIKE ROBINSON EARNED ALL-AMERICA HONORS IN 1974, AVERAGING 22.4 POINTS. GREG KELSER LED MSU IN SCORING DURING THE 1979 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. 116 O O O O O 4 FINAL FOURS IN LAST EIGHT YEARS O 21 GRADUATES SINCE 2000 O 10 NBA DRAFT PICKS SINCE 2000

A FOUR-YEAR STARTER, JAY VINCENT EARNED ALL-

THE BIG TEN MVP IN 1990, STEVE SMITH WAS A TWO-

MORRIS PETERSON WAS THE BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE

0 POINTS IN 1985, SAM VINCENT JOINED HIS

MSU S ALL-TIME LEADING SCORER, SHAWN RESPERT

1986, SCOTT SKILES LED THE BIG TEN IN SCORING

MATEEN CLEAVES WAS A THREE-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

7 A FOUR-YEAR STARTER, JAY VINCENT EARNED ALL- AMERICA HONORS AS A SENIOR IN THE BIG TEN MVP IN 1990, STEVE SMITH WAS A TWO- TIME ALL-AMERICA IN 1990 & 91. MORRIS PETERSON WAS THE BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE YEAR AND AN ALL-AMERICAN IN AVERAGING 23.0 POINTS IN 1985, SAM VINCENT JOINED HIS BROTHER AS SPARTAN ALL-AMERICANS. MSU S ALL-TIME LEADING SCORER, SHAWN RESPERT EARNED BACK-TO-BACK ALL-AMERICA HONORS IN CHARLIE BELL EARNED ALL-AMERICA HONORS AFTER LEADING MSU TO THE FINAL FOUR IN *First, Second and Third Team All-Americans IN 1986, SCOTT SKILES LED THE BIG TEN IN SCORING TO EARN ALL-AMERICA ACCOLADES. MATEEN CLEAVES WAS A THREE-TIME ALL-AMERICAN FROM JASON RICHARDSON BECAME AN ALL-AMERICAN WITH A BREAKOUT SOPHOMORE CAMPAIGN IN MICHIGAN STATE MEN S BASKETBALL O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 117

HONORS AND AWARDS CHICAGO TRIBUNE SILVER BASKETBALL 1959...John Green, C 1979... Earvin Johnson, G 1986... Scott Skiles, G 1990... Steve Smith, G 1995... Shawn Respert, G 1998... Mateen Cleaves, G 1999.

.. Mateen Cleaves, G (Coaches) 2000...Morris Peterson, F (Coaches) * Player of the year selected under the auspicies of Associated Press and United Press from 1986-89. ALL-BIG TEN First Team 1956.

8 HONORS AND AWARDS CHICAGO TRIBUNE SILVER BASKETBALL John Green, C Earvin Johnson, G Scott Skiles, G Steve Smith, G Shawn Respert, G Mateen Cleaves, G Mateen Cleaves, G Morris Peterson, F BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE YEAR (Media or coaches) * Jay Vincent, F Scott Skiles, G Shawn Respert, G Mateen Cleaves, G Mateen Cleaves, G (Coaches) Morris Peterson, F (Coaches) * Player of the year selected under the auspicies of Associated Press and United Press from ALL-BIG TEN First Team Julius McCoy, F Jack Quiggle, G John Green, C John Green, C John Green, C Horace Walker, C Stanley Washington, F Lee Lafayette, C Ralph Simpson, F Michael Robinson, G Michael Robinson, G Michael Robinson, G Lindsay Hairston, C Lindsay Hairston, C Terry Furlow, F Terry Furlow, F Earvin Johnson, F/G Earvin Johnson, F/G Greg Kelser, F Jay Vincent, F Jay Vincent, F Kevin Smith, G Sam Vincent, G Sam Vincent, G Scott Skiles, G Steve Smith, G Steve Smith, G Mike Peplowski, C Shawn Respert, G Shawn Respert, G Mateen Cleaves, G Mateen Cleaves, G Morris Peterson, F Mateen Cleaves, G Morris Peterson, F Charlie Bell, G (Media) Jason Richardson, G/F Marcus Taylor, G Paul Davis, C Second Team Albert Ferrari, G Albert Ferrari, G Julius McCoy, F LEE LAFAYETTE EARNED FIRST-TEAM ALL-BIG TEN HON- ORS IN 1969 AFTER EARNING SECOND-TEAM HONORS IN HIS FIRST TWO YEARS Robert Anderegg, F Jack Quiggle, G Robert Anderegg, F Lance Olson, F George (Pete) Gent, F Stanley Washington, F William Curtis, C Matthew Aitch, C Lee Lafayette, C Lee Lafayette, C Greg Kelser, F Greg Kelser, F Kevin Smith, G Sam Vincent, G Scott Skiles, G Darryl Johnson, G Darryl Johnson, G Kirk Manns, G Shawn Respert, G Eric Snow, G Quinton Brooks, F Charlie Bell, G (Coaches) Andre Hutson, F Chris Hill, G Chris Hill, G Alan Anderson, F (Media) Maurice Ager, G (Coaches) Maurice Ager, G (Media) Shannon Brown, G Paul Davis, C Third Team Larry Hedden, F George (Pete) Gent, F George (Pete) Gent, F Stanley Washington, F Kevin Smith, G Kevin Willis, C Sam Vincent, G Darryl Johnson, G Steve Smith, G Shawn Respert, G Mark Montgomery, G Mike Peplowski, C Jamie Feick, C Antonio Smith, F Antonio Smith, F Antonio Smith, F Charlie Bell, G Adam Ballinger, F (Media) Kelvin Torbert, G (Media) Alan Anderson, F (Coaches) Maurice Ager, G (Media) Paul Davis, C Maurice Ager, G (Coaches) BIG TEN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Ken Redfield, F Eric Snow, G KEN REDFIELD IS ONE OF JUST TWO SPARTANS TO EARN BIG TEN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR HONORS, PICKING UP THE ACCOLADE IN BIG TEN SCORING CHAMPIONS (Conference game average) Mike Robinson (27.2 ppg) Mike Robinson (26.7 ppg) Terry Furlow (20.2 ppg) Terry Furlow (31.0 ppg) Jay Vincent (22.1 ppg) Jay Vincent (24.1 ppg) Sam Vincent (23.7 ppg) Scott Skiles (29.1 ppg) Steve Smith (23.2 ppg) Shawn Respert (25.5 ppg) Marcus Taylor (17.7 ppg) BIG TEN ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM Shannon Brown, G Drew Neitzel, G 118 O O O O O 4 FINAL FOURS IN LAST EIGHT YEARS O 21 GRADUATES SINCE 2000 O 10 NBA DRAFT PICKS SINCE 2000

BIG TEN ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM 2006...Shannon Brown, G BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE WEEK (Since 1981-82 season) Feb. 28, 1983...Scott Skiles March 7, 1983...Scott Skiles Feb. 4, 1985... Sam Vincent March 4, 1985.

4, 1989... Steve Smith Feb. 13, 1990... Kirk Manns March 6, 1990... Steve Smith March 13, 1990... Steve Smith Jan. 15, 1991... Mike Peplowski Jan. 22, 1991... Steve Smith Dec. 23, 1991.

9 BIG TEN ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM Shannon Brown, G BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE WEEK (Since season) Feb. 28, Scott Skiles March 7, Scott Skiles Feb. 4, Sam Vincent March 4, Sam Vincent Jan. 20, Scott Skiles Feb. 3, Scott Skiles Feb. 17, Darryl Johnson Dec. 7, Steve Smith Dec. 20, Steve Smith Jan. 31, Kirk Manns Dec. 4, Steve Smith Feb. 13, Kirk Manns March 6, Steve Smith March 13, Steve Smith Jan. 15, Mike Peplowski Jan. 22, Steve Smith Dec. 23, Mike Peplowski Feb. 17, Mike Peplowski Dec. 14, Mike Peplowski Feb. 28, Shawn Respert Jan. 9, Eric Snow Jan. 17, Shawn Respert Jan. 30, Shawn Respert Feb. 27, Eric Snow March 13, Shawn Respert Jan. 19, Mateen Cleaves Feb. 2, Mateen Cleaves Jan. 4, Morris Peterson Jan. 24, Mateen Cleaves Jan. 10, Morris Peterson Feb. 7, Morris Peterson Feb. 21, Mateen Cleaves Nov. 20, Charlie Bell Dec. 31, Charlie Bell Jan. 15, Jason Richardson Feb. 19, Jason Richardson Feb. 25, Adam Ballinger March 4, Marcus Taylor Jan. 27, Chris Hill Jan. 19, Paul Davis Feb. 2, Paul Davis Dec. 13, Paul Davis March 7, Alan Anderson Nov. 28, Paul Davis Dec. 26, Shannon Brown Jan. 16, Paul Davis March 6, Paul Davis MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD (By vote of team to receive Chicago Tribune Award) James Snodgrass William Bower Albert Ferrari Albert Ferrari Albert Ferrari Julius McCoy George Ferguson John Green John Green Horace Walker Arthur Schwarm George (Pete) Gent Edward (Ted) Williams Frederick Thomann Stanley Washington PAUL DAVIS EARNED BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS SIX TIMES IN HIS CAREER, RANKING TIED FOR THIRD IN LEAGUE HISTORY Stanley Washington Matthew Aitch Lee Lafayette Lee Lafayette Ralph Simpson William Kilgore William Kilgore William Kilgore Michael Robinson Lindsay Hairston Terry Furlow Robert Chapman Greg Kelser Earvin Johnson BILL KILGORE WAS VOTED TEAM MVP BY HIS TEAM- MATES THREE STRAIGHT SEASONS IN THE EARLY 70 S Jay Vincent Jay Vincent Kevin Smith Sam Vincent Sam Vincent Sam Vincent Scott Skiles Darryl Johnson Carlton Valentine Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Dwayne Stephens Mike Peplowski Shawn Respert Shawn Respert Quinton Brooks Ray Weathers Mateen Cleaves Mateen Cleaves Mateen Cleaves Morris Peterson Andre Hutson Jason Richardson Marcus Taylor Alan Anderson Chris Hill Paul Davis Alan Anderson Maurice Ager Shannon Brown Paul Davis MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD (By vote of press, radio, and television representatives to receive Charles S. Phillips Award) Ray Steffen William Bower Albert Ferrari Albert Ferrari Albert Ferrari Julius McCoy Jack Quiggle John Green John Green Horace Walker Arthur Schwarm George (Pete) Gent Edward (Ted) Williams George (Pete) Gent William Curtis Stanley Washington Matthew Aitch Lee Lafayette Lee Lafayette Ralph Simpson William Kilgore Michael Robinson Michael Robinson Michael Robinson Lindsay Hairston Terry Furlow Greg Kelser Earvin Johnson Earvin Johnson Greg Kelser Jay Vincent Jay Vincent Kevin Smith Scott Skiles Sam Vincent Sam Vincent Scott Skiles MICHIGAN STATE MEN S BASKETBALL O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 119

1987...Darryl Johnson 1988...Ken Redfield 1989... Steve Smith 1990... Steve Smith 1991... Steve Smith 1992... Mike Peplowski 1993... Shawn Respert 1994... Shawn Respert 1995.

10 Darryl Johnson Ken Redfield Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Mike Peplowski Shawn Respert Shawn Respert Shawn Respert Eric Snow Quinton Brooks Ray Weathers Mateen Cleaves Mateen Cleaves Mateen Cleaves Morris Peterson Charlie Bell Andre Hutson Marcus Taylor Chris Hill Paul Davis Alan Anderson Paul Davis JOHN E. BENINGTON BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER AWARD James Coutre Robert Chapman Earvin Johnson Terry Donnelly Rick Kaye Ben Tower Ben Tower Ben Tower Richard Mudd Barry Fordham Vernon Carr Ed Wright Ken Redfield Ken Redfield Dwayne Stephens Mark Montgomery Dwayne Stephens Eric Snow Eric Snow Daimon Beathea Ray Weathers Charlie Bell Mateen Cleaves Antonio Smith Charlie Bell Charlie Bell Charlie Bell Andre Hutson Alan Anderson Kelvin Torbert Kelvin Torbert Kelvin Torbert Alan Anderson Kelvin Torbert Shannon Brown ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN (from 1964) Bill Curtis Steve Rymal Ralph Simpson Terry Donnelly Greg Kelser Mark Montgomery Matt Steigenga Mark Montgomery Mike Peplowski Matt Steigenga Matt Steigenga Steve Polonowski Erik Qualman Steve Nicodemus Steve Polonowski Mark Prylow Steve Nicodemus Steve Polonowski Steve Polonowski Mat Ishbia Jason Andreas Mat Ishbia Jason Andreas Mat Ishbia Brian Westrick Jason Andreas Chris Hill Brian Westrick Adam Wolfe Jason Andreas Chris Hill Chris Hill Drew Naymick Jason Aerts Idong Ibok Drew Neitzel ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA Ralph Simpson Greg Kelser, 1st Team Matt Steigenga, 3rd Team Chris Hill, 3rd Team Chris Hill, 1st Team Chris Hill, 1st Team IN ADDITION TO BEING ONE OF THE TOP TWO 3-POINT SHOOTERS IN MSU HISTORY AND A THREE-TIME ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN, CHRIS HILL WAS NAMED THE ESPN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN OF THE YEAR IN ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN OF THE YEAR Chris Hill ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT IV Matt Steigenga Chris Hill Chris Hill Chris Hill MOST IMPROVED PLAYER AWARD William Berry Stanley Washington Edward (Ted) Crary Matthew Aitch Heywood Edwards James Gibbons Tom Lick Rudy Benjamin Paul Dean Gary Ganakas Benny White Lindsay Hairston William Glover Dan Riewald Ronald Charles Michael Brkovich Terry Donnelly Ronald Charles Ben Tower Kevin Willis Kevin Willis Larry Polec Sam Vincent Darryl Johnson Carlton Valentine George Papadakos Kirk Manns Kirk Manns Mark Montgomery Dwayne Stephens Eric Snow Anthony Miller Jamie Feick Ray Weathers Antonio Smith Mateen Cleaves Morris Peterson Jason Klein Morris Peterson A.J. Granger Charlie Bell Jason Andreas Jason Andreas Adam Ballinger Kelvin Torbert Maurice Ager Kelvin Torbert Maurice Ager Shannon Brown 120 O O O O O 4 FINAL FOURS IN LAST EIGHT YEARS O 21 GRADUATES SINCE 2000 O 10 NBA DRAFT PICKS SINCE 2000

STEPHEN G. SCOFES INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER AWARD * 1963... William Schwarz 1964... Marcus Sanders 1965...John Shick 1966... Edward (Ted) Crary 1967... Edward (Ted) Crary 1968...Gerald Geistler 1969.

11 STEPHEN G. SCOFES INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER AWARD * William Schwarz Marcus Sanders John Shick Edward (Ted) Crary Edward (Ted) Crary Gerald Geistler John Holms Steve Kirkpatrick Ronald Gutkowski Ronald Gutkowski Gary Ganakas Robert (Joe) Shackleton Lovelle Rivers Benny White Edgar Wilson Dan Riewald Alfred Brown Mike Longaker Mike Longaker Mike Brkovich Derek Perry Derek Perry Ben Tower Scott Skiles Larry Polec Barry Fordham Todd Wolfe Todd Wolfe Todd Wolfe Mike Peplowski Matt Steigenga Mike Peplowski Kris Weshinskey Eric Snow David Hart Steve Polonowski DuJuan Wiley Antonio Smith Mateen Cleaves Brandon Smith David Thomas Mat Ishbia Adam Wolfe Jason Andreas Delco Rowley Delco Rowley * Was the Sportsmanship Award prior to 1995 UNSUNG PLAYER AWARD Jim Sarkine Dave Mueller Jeff Casler Ron Haley Jon Zulauf Erik Qualman Mark Prylow Antonio Smith Morris Peterson Andre Hutson Jason Klein Andre Hutson Andre Hutson A.J. Granger David Thomas Tim Bograkos Chris Hill Jason Andreas Tim Bograkos Rashi Johnson Tim Bograkos Delco Rowley Matt Trannon CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS AWARD Jamie Feick Morris Peterson Andre Hutson Zach Randolph Adam Ballinger Aloysius Anagonye Paul Davis Paul Davis Paul Davis SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD Steve Nicodemus Steve Polonowski Steve Polonowski A.J. Granger Charlie Bell A.J. Granger Jason Andreas Jason Andreas Chris Hill Chris Hill Chris Hill Drew Naymick Drew Naymick RICKEY AYALA BECAME THE FIRST RECIPIENT OF MSU S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD IN DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD Rickey Ayala Julius McCoy Robin Roberts Horace Walker Johnny Green Gus Ganakas Lance Olson Greg Kelser Peter Gent Kevin Willis ANTONIO SMITH GLUE AND GUTS AWARD Mateen Cleaves Aloysius Anagonye Andre Hutson Aloysius Anagonye Aloysius Anagonye Tim Bograkos Tim Bograkos Matt Trannon MSU ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Jack Breslin Bob Carey Lynn Chadnois Lyman Frimodig John Green Earvin Johnson Robin Roberts Chet Aubuchon Greg Kelser Roger Groove Brad Van Pelt Jud Heathcote Steve Smith GEORGE ALDERTON ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (Presented annually to the top male athlete at MSU) Sam Vincent Scott Skiles Steve Smith Shawn Respert Mateen Cleaves Mateen Cleaves BIG TEN CONFERENCE MEDAL OF HONOR (Presented annually at each conference institution for outstanding achievement in academics and athletics) Robert Anderegg George (Pete) Gent Greg Kelser Jay Vincent Chris Hill DR. JAMES FEURIG ACHIEVEMENT & SERVICE AWARD (Presented to a graduating senior for athletic and academic success, who demonstrates involvement in school/campus and community activities) Michael Longaker Barry Fordham Matt Steigenga CHESTER BREWER LEADERSHIP AWARD (Presented to a graduating senior for athletic and academic achievement and for possessing a high degree of character, leadership qualities and skill) Pat Wilson John Bailey Terry Donnelly Eric Snow MICHIGAN STATE MEN S BASKETBALL O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 121

ALL-TIME CAPTAINS 1898-99... * 1899-00... * 1900-01... Charles Blanchard 1901-02... James Cooper 1902-03...Joseph Haftencamp 1903-04...Edward Balbach 1904-05... Foley Tuttle 1905-06... * 1906-07.

..Oscar Miller 1915-16... Lyman Frimodig 1916-17... Albert McClelland 1917-18...Byron Murray 1918-19...Lawrence Kurtz 1919-20... George Garrett 1920-21... Walter Foster 1921-22... Lloyd Heasley 1922-23.

12 ALL-TIME CAPTAINS * * Charles Blanchard James Cooper Joseph Haftencamp Edward Balbach Foley Tuttle * Edward Krehl Roy Vondette Parnell McKerma Claude Hannish Fred Busch Ralph Chamberlain Robert Goss George Gauthier Oscar Miller Lyman Frimodig Albert McClelland Byron Murray Lawrence Kurtz George Garrett Walter Foster Lloyd Heasley Clarence Fessenden Wesley Eva Matt Nuttila Paul Hackett Kenneth Drew Verne Dickeson Carl Felt James VanZylen Arthur Haga Roger Grove Edward Scott Dee Pinneo Garold McCaslin Alton Kircher Wendall Patchett Robert Herrick Milo Rouse Arnold VanFaasen Daniel Reck Ron Garlock BOB CHAPMAN WAS THE FIRST TWO-TIME CAPTAIN AT MICHIGAN STATE, SERVING IN BOTH 1977 & Howard Kraft Leo Callahan Max Dalrymple Martin Hutt Robert Phillips Chester Aubuchon Carl Petroski No Sched. - World War II Nickolas Hashu Oliver White Robin Roberts Robert Brannum Robert Geahan Jack Wulf Robert Robbins James Snodgrass Clarence (Sonny) Means Erik Furseth Keith Stackhouse Albert Ferrari Walter Godfrey George Ferguson Jack Quiggle Robert Anderegg John Green Lance Olson Horace Walker David Fahs Arthur Schwarm John Lamers George (Pete) Gent Marcus Sanders William Curtis Matthew Aitch John Bailey Lee Lafayette James Gibbons Lloyd Ward Rudy Benjamin Ronald Gutkowski Patrick Miller William Kilgore Michael Robinson Lindsay Hairston Terry Furlow Robert Chapman Robert Chapman Gregory Kelser Earvin Johnson Gregory Kelser Ronald Charles Terry Donnelly Michael Brkovich Jay Vincent Kurt James Kevin Smith William Cawood Derek Perry Benjamin Tower Kevin Willis Sam Vincent Richard Mudd Scott Skiles Larry Polec Darryl Johnson Barry Fordham George Papadakos Carlton Valentine Ed Wright Ken Redfield Todd Wolfe Ken Redfield Steve Smith Steve Smith Matt Steigenga Mark Montgomery Matt Steigenga Mike Peplowski Dwayne Stephens Kris Weshinskey Shawn Respert Eric Snow Shawn Respert Quinton Brooks Jamie Feick Steve Polonowski Antonio Smith Antonio Smith Mateen Cleaves Antonio Smith Mateen Cleaves Jason Klein Thomas Kelley Mateen Cleaves A.J. Granger Morris Peterson Charlie Bell Andre Hutson David Thomas Aloysius Anagonye Adam Ballinger Marcus Taylor Aloysius Anagonye Adam Ballinger Alan Anderson Jason Andreas Kelvin Torbert Alan Anderson Tim Bograkos Chris Hill Kelvin Torbert Maurice Ager Shannon Brown Paul Davis Delco Rowley * - no captains selected A MEMBER OF TOM IZZO S FIRST TEAM, ANTONIO SMITH WAS A THREE-TIME CAPTAIN, LEADING THE SPARTANS TO THE 1999 FINAL FOUR AS A SENIOR. 122 O O O O O 4 FINAL FOURS IN LAST EIGHT YEARS O 21 GRADUATES SINCE 2000 O 10 NBA DRAFT PICKS SINCE 2000

MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS MEN S BASKETBALL SPARTAN RECORDS

MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS MEN S BASKETBALL SPARTAN RECORDS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS 2007-08 MEN S BASKETBALL SPARTAN RECORDS SPARTAN RECORDS SCORING RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Career Points No. Years 1. Shawn Respert 2,531 1990-95 2. Steve Smith 2,263 1987-91 3.