Michigan signs Elliot Cadeau and Morez Johnson, Michigan State adds Kaleb Glenn from transfer portal
Michigan and Michigan State have added much-needed players from the transfer portalAPRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SZYMON ZAPALA
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Jase Richardson enters NBA draft, leaving Michigan State a year or two sooner than father expected
Jase Richardson is entering the NBA draft, a year or two sooner than his father expectedAPRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auburn completes sweep of No. 1 seeds into Final Four, beating Michigan State 70-64
Johni Broome had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Auburn took command with 17 unanswered points in the first half to beat Michigan State 70-64 and complete a sweep of No. 1 seeds adv...MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returning to starting lineup Zapala will draw the start in Michigan State's Elite Eight matchup against Auburn, per Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press.
Impact Zapala will return to the starting lineup after a one-game venture to the bench. The move likely comes as a result of Michigan State's need for additional size against the Auburn frontcourt, namely Johni Broome. Forward Coen Carr will return to the bench after replacing Zapala as a starter in the Sweet 16.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Auburn's Pettiford, Michigan State's Richardson renew AAU rivalry in Elite Eight of March Madness
A long rivalry between Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford and Michigan State's Jase Richardson will continue when the freshman guards lead their teams in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournam...MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan State's 2nd-half rally sends Spartans past Ole Miss 73-70 as Izzo wins again in Sweet 16
Jase Richardson scored 24 points and Michigan State surged past Mississippi in the second half for a 73-70 victory on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coen Carr gets 1st career start for Michigan State in homecoming at Sweet 16
Coen Carr has gotten his first career start for Michigan State in a homecoming at the NCAA Tournament's South Region semifinalsMARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing from bench vs. Ole Miss Zapala will play off the bench for Friday's matchup versus Ole Miss, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact The 7-foot senior will play off the bench for his first game of the season with forward Coen Carr sliding into the starting lineup. Zapala should still get ample playing time in the big Sweet 16 matchup, but his absence from the starting lineup means his contributions could be reduced versus a smaller Rebels lineup. He's averaged just 2.0 points and 4.0 rebounds on 7.5 minutes per game in the first two games of the tournament.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Michigan State basketball vs Bryant score prediction: Our March Madness pick is in Newcomers Frankie Fidler, Szymon Zapala and Jase Richardson have Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo excited for a 27th straight NCAA t...
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Collects nine points Zapala accumulated nine points (4-5 FG, 1-1 FT) and four rebounds over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 75-66 win over Purdue.
Impact Not known for his offensive production amidst a deep MSU center rotation, Zapala matched his second-best scoring total of conference play here after getting shut out the prior Saturday against Illinois. He's far more valuable for the Spartans in real life than he is for fantasy managers, and that shouldn't change any time soon.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Season-high 15 points Friday Zapala registered 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 69-62 win over Ohio State.
Impact Zapala converted on 7-of-8 looks from the field during Friday's win over the Buckeyes, closing with 15 points, two rebounds, two blocks, an assist and a steal in the contest. The 7-foot senior has started in all 14 games this season, averaging 6.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.9 blocks on 16.4 minutes per game. Zapala and the Spartans will look to extend their winning streak to eight games during Thursday's showdown with the Huskies.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Zapala scores season-high 15 points as No. 18 Michigan State holds off Ohio State 69-62
Szymon Zapala scored a season-high 15 points and No. 18 Michigan State made 8 of 10 free throws to hold off Ohio State 69-62 for its third straight win to start Big Ten playJANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats six shots against Oakland Zapala recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and six blocks over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 77-58 win over Oakland.
Impact Zapala rejected six shots during Tuesday's game against Oakland as the Spartans cruised to a win. The 7-foot senior has started in all 11 games this season since transferring in from Longwood, averaging 5.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and one block on 15.7 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Secures eight rebounds against Colorado Zapala had seven points (2-5 FG, 3-4 FT) and eight rebounds in 17 minutes during Monday's 72-56 victory over Colorado.
Impact Zapala closed with seven points and eight rebounds as the Spartans took down the Buffaloes in the opening round of the Maui Invitational. The 7-foot senior has been incredibly effective in his first season with MSU, averaging 6.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks across six starts (17.3 minutes per game). Zapala, who is shooting 69.6 percent from the field this season, will look to stay efficient during Tuesday's showdown with Memphis.
NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Strong Spartans' debut Zapala amassed nine points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 19 minutes during Monday's 81-57 win over Monmouth.
Impact Zapala, who transferred in from Longwood this offseason, looked good in his first game with the Spartans. The 7-foot senior, who averaged 9.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks across 35 games with the Lancers, is set for a strong season with Michigan State.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Zapala leads Longwood to 80-79 OT win against High Point in Big South Conference Tournament
Szymon Zapala scored 17 points to lead the Longwood Lancers, including the game-winning basket with 26 seconds left in the overtime, and the Lancers defeated the High Point Panther...MARCH 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Szymon Zapala and Walyn Napper scored 24 points apiece to lead Longwood past Milwaukee 80-67
Szymon Zapala and Walyn Napper scored 24 points apiece to lead Longwood to an 80-67 victory over MilwaukeeDECEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zapala's 13 points lead Longwood past Gallaudet 92-61 for 10th straight victory
Led by Szymon Zapala's 13 points, the Longwood Lancers defeated the Gallaudet Bison 92-61 on MondayDECEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
