EAST LANSING — Matt Costello is on the clock, and Alex Gauna will be pushing hard. The first and most obvious question Michigan State basketball faces next season will be replacing departed senior center Derrick Nix. It will be a new-look Spartans team in the halfcourt, as Nix triggered an inside-out game like few others with his soft hands and uncanny court vision. Costello is more of a banger, and to this point, Gauna has displayed more of a finesse style in the paint. Costello played in 30 gam... (more)
EAST LANSING — Michigan State sophomore forward Alex Gauna understands many outside of the Spartans' program might wonder about his future in East Lansing. After all, the 6-foot-9, 245-pound redshirt sophomore from Eaton Rapids played 214 minutes (ninth on the team), and started just three games this season. But Gauna says he's not going anywhere, and those who thought he might don't understand his commitment to Michigan State. It's not even about transferring, it's about being able to work mysel... (more)
Jan. 5, 2013; East Lansing, MI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Terone Johnson (0) drives to the basket against Michigan State Spartans forward Alex Gauna (2) during the first half at Jack Breslin Students Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 5, 2012; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Alex Gauna (2) puts back offensive rebound against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions during 2nd half at Jack Breslin Students Events Center. MSU won 76-44. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 5, 2012; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Alex Gauna (2) fouls Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions forward Daniel Broughton (44) during 2nd half at Jack Breslin Students Events Center. MSU won 76-44. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
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Russell Byrd, Matt Costello, Alex Gauna and Brandan Kearney must play better for them to earn more playing time down the road, and a game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff gives them chances to shine.... (more)
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