AJ HOGGARD NEWS

With No. 6 Baylor next, how does Michigan State get back on track?

Michigan State entered this season with national championship aspirations, but Tom Izzo's team currently sits at 4-5 heading into a matchup...

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Coming off the bench Tuesday Hoggard will come off the bench in Tuesday's matchup against Georgia Southern, Kyle Austin of MLive.com reports.

Impact The senior will be coming off the bench in Tuesday's contest against Georgia Southern as the guard has struggled to begin this season, shooting just 31 percent from the field through six games played. Michigan State will be starting Tre Holloman in replacement of Hoggard.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 in loss Hoggard totaled 15 points (5-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Thursday's 74-68 loss to Arizona.

Impact Hoggard closed with 15 points, two assists and a steal as the Spartans were defeated by the Wildcats. Michigan State fallen to 3-3 after opening with an extremely tough schedule. Hoggard has struggled to stand up to the opposing defensive pressure this season, averaging just 9.2 points on 31.0/14.3/77.3 shooting splits. The 6-foot-4 senior worked to get back on track Thursday, but he will need to reach mid-season form quickly as the Spartans approach conference play.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 Gavitt Tipoff Games: Michigan State, Villanova get back on track

Tyson Walker led Michigan State to a win over Butler, while Villanova put on a defensive clinic in a victory over Maryland. Here are three t...

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Tyson Walker scores 21, leads No. 18 Michigan State to a 74-54 win over Butler

Tyson Walker scored 21 points to lead No. 18 Michigan State to a 74-54 victory over Butler in the Gavitt Tipoff Games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Posts eight assists in loss Hoggard racked up two points (1-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 74-65 loss to Duke.

Impact Hoggard was able to get the Spartans' offense going Tuesday night for everyone but himself, finishing with two points and eight assists in the contest. The 6-foot-4 senior picked up right where he left off in 2022, with Michigan State's offense flowing through him, but he will look to improve upon his shooting numbers starting Friday when the Spartans host Butler.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 Gavitt Tipoff Games: 5 players to watch as Big Ten, Big East square off

The 2023 Gavitt Tipoff Games begin Monday night with Michigan taking on St. John's and Xavier battling Purdue. Here are five players to keep...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2023 College Basketball predictions: Michigan State, Arkansas and best title futures

John Fanta has his eyes on a few under-the-radar national title-chasers as the season gets underway. See who he believes is worth wagering o...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Eight dimes in exhibition Hoggard had three points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-5 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and two steals across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 85-43 exhibition victory over Hillsdale.

Impact It wasn't the greatest shooting day, especially for someone who shot 80.4 percent from the charity stripe last season, but it still served as a great opportunity for Hoggard to shake the rust off. The starting point guard thrived as a facilitator, showing he's looking to build on the career-best 5.9 apg mark he posted in 2022-23. He and the Spartans have one more exhibition game schedule for Sunday against Tennessee before opening up the regular season Monday against James Madison.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten media day takeaways: Purdue seeks redemption, Izzo praises freshman PG, more

Purdue is looking for redemption, while Tom Izzo has high praise for his freshman point guard. Here are the top storylines from Big Ten men'...

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Zach Edey, Terrence Shannon Jr. headline All-Big Ten preseason team

Purdue center Zach Edey and Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. headline the 2023-24 Preseason All-Big Ten team.

OCTOBER 6, 2023

ESPN NBA Draft analyst impressed by Michigan State's AJ Hoggard at Chris Paul camp Hoggard averaged 12.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game last year

AUGUST 7, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

2023-24 NCAA basketball odds: USC's Bronny James, Michigan State hot early picks

The season is months away but bettors are already backing heralded USC freshman Bronny James — LeBron's son — and Tom Izzo's Spartans.

JULY 2, 2023

BREAKING: Jaden Akins, AJ Hoggard withdraw from NBA Draft, return to MSU This was expected news, but that makes it no less exciting!

MAY 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

BREAKING: Jaden Akins, AJ Hoggard withdraw from NBA Draft, return to MSU This was expected news, but that makes it no less exciting!

MAY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Akins, Hoggard returning to Michigan State makes Spartans national title contenders

Jaden Akins and A.J. Hoggard will withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to Michigan State, meaning the Spartans should have legitimate nati...

MAY 31, 2023

PG AJ Hoggard coming back to Michigan State for 2023-24, removing name from NBA Draft pool Hoggard averaged 12.9 points, 5.9 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game last season

MAY 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jaden Akins and A.J. Hoggard withdraw from NBA Draft, return to Michigan State The Spartans will return one of the best backcourts in the nation, something that was cemented on Wednesday's early entry withdrawal deadlin...

MAY 31, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Michigan State basketball's Jaden Akins, A.J. Hoggard returning, pull out of NBA draft A.J. Hoggard and Jaden Akins are withdrawing from the NBA draft process to remain Spartans, a program spokesman confirmed Wednesday morning.

MAY 31, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Michigan State's Hoggard declares for NBA Draft, but retains eligibility A.J. Hoggard’s name was included on the final list of early entrants in the NBA Draft, according to the names released by the NBA late on Tu...

APRIL 26, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Michigan State basketball: Junior PG A.J. Hoggard applies for early entry for NBA draft Michigan State basketball junior point guard A.J. Hoggard applied for early entry into the NBA draft, according to a list released by the le...

APRIL 26, 2023 • FREEP.COM