AJ HOGGARD NEWS

Scores 23 points Hoggard ended with 23 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 67-58 win over Penn State.

Impact Michigan State wanted to demote someone so Jaden Akins could be a part of the team's starting lineup. Hoggard proved why it should not be him. He was Michigan State's best scorer Wednesday, and so Pierre Brooks seems more like the option expected to be demoted for Akins.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MSU's Hoggard scores career-high 23 points in road win over Penn State Michigan State answered the bell as A.J. Hoggard scored a career-high 23 to lead Michigan State to a 67-58 victory against Penn State.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Back in starting lineup Hoggard is back in the starting lineup Wednesday against Penn State, per Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact Hoggard had started every game prior to coming off the bench Sunday against Northwestern. The junior guard has had a productive start to the season, averaging 11.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MSU's Tom Izzo and A.J. Hoggard discuss the loss to Northwestern Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and guard A.J. Hoggard discuss the loss to Northwestern, the second straight for the Spartans.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Coming off bench Sunday Hoggard isn't starting Sunday against Northwestern, Stephen Brooks of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hoggard has scored in double figures in four of the last five games, but he's also committed at least three turnovers in each matchup this year. Tyson Walker and Jaden Akins will take on starting roles Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard and Tyson Walker after the win over Villanova Tyson Walker scored 22 and A.J. Hoggard added 13 and 10 assists in Michigan State's victory over Villanova.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Blue Bloods reign at Champions Classic: Takeaways from a great night of hoops

Michigan State, Kentucky, Kansas and Duke held center stage on Tuesday night, setting up the season with a six-hour college basketball party...

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Gonzaga tops Michigan State in one-of-a-kind setting aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

Drew Timme led Gonzaga past Michigan State on Friday, but the unique game played aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln left both sides in awe.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard after the loss to Gonzaga Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard breaks down the Spartans' loss to Gonzaga at the Armed Forces Classic.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Racks up eight assists Hoggard finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, eight assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Monday's 73-55 win over Northern Arizona.

Impact Hoggard also made three turnovers to open the season. On the back of a productive opener, it will be on Hoggard to keep up the pace if he wants to play for longer in each game, as Hoggard played the least of any starter while four members of the bench logged at least 11 minutes for Sparty.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Izzo on A.J. Hoggard, Michigan State's leadership contingent Tom Izzo addresses his relationship with A.J. Hoggard and the unique leadership contingent on Michigan State basketball this season, Oct. 20...

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Tom Izzo has big plans for Michigan State in the Big Ten, transfer portal or not

Forget the transfer portal, Tom Izzo plans to make Michigan State a Big Ten threat the way he always has — by building from within.

OCTOBER 12, 2022

AJ Hoggard predicted as top breakout candidate in college basketball Is AJ Hoggard poised for a breakout season? One analyst thinks so:

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Michigan State's Tom Izzo is a constant in era of change

While changes to college basketball have driven others away, Tom Izzo remains for love of the sport, John Fanta writes.

AUGUST 30, 2022

Big Ten men's hoops: Summer questions for Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, more

The nation's deepest conference features a host of teams facing key questions. John Fanta breaks down Indiana, Michigan and more!

JULY 14, 2022

Michigan State basketball player AJ Hoggard: 3 things to know Get to know Michigan State guard AJ Hoggard as the Spartans prepare for Davidson in the NCAA tournament.

MARCH 18, 2022 • LANSINGSTATEJOURNAL.COM

AJ Hoggard picks up the slack as Michigan State's only available PG in Purdue loss Hoggard tied his season-highs with 17 points, 10 assists

MARCH 13, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Plays through pain in loss Hoggard chipped in 17 points (8-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 75-70 loss to Purdue.

Impact Hoggard went to the locker room after rolling his ankle early in Saturday's matchup, but he returned to the floor and played a season-high 34 minutes after Tyson Walker sustained an ankle injury of his own. The sophomore stepped up by leading the team in scoring and assists en route to his second double-double of the season. Walker's status for the NCAA Tournament is unclear, but Hoggard should continue to see increased usage if Walker is unavailable next week.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full health Hoggard is back to feeling 100 percent after being limited with an illness down the stretch of the regular season, Kyle Austin of MLive.com reports.

Impact This will be a boost for the Spartans' backcourt with the postseason set to get underway Thursday against Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament. Hoggard played less than 20 minutes in each of the final three games of the season while battling a non-COVID-related illness and his effectiveness was sapped in that time with a combined 12 points in those three outings. Look for Hoggard to play closer to his usual minutes workload (22.0 in conference play prior to illness) as the Spartans take aim at a run in the tournament.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bench Hoggard isn't starting Sunday's game against Maryland, Kyle Austin of MLive.com reports.

Impact Hoggard rejoined the starting five Thursday against Ohio State after coming off the bench the previous contest, and he'll move to the bench again Sunday. He's struggled in those past two contests with averages of 4.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 14.5 minutes.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Thursday Hoggard is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Ohio State, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Hoggard was limited in last Tuesday's game with an illness, but he will jump into the starting lineup on Thursday in place of Tyson Walker. Hoggard should be able to do better than two points this time around.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by illness Hoggard had two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound across 11 minutes during Tuesday's 87-70 loss to Michigan.

Impact Hoggard had been on a strong streak of five consecutive starts, over which he averaged 8.8 points and 6.6 rebounds in 25.6 minutes. He was moved to the bench Tuesday in favor of Tyson Walker, as Hoggard had been experiencing symptoms of a non-COVID illness. Walker did appear to tweak his knee in the matchup despite logging 29 minutes, so hopefully Hoggard will be healthier and available to play more minutes as the Spartans close out the regular season with matchups against Ohio State (Thursday) and Maryland (Sunday).

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Hoggard limited by illness in Michigan State's loss to Michigan Hoggard played 11 minutes off the bench

MARCH 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Coming off bench Tuesday Hoggard (leg) will come off the bench Tuesday against Michigan due to a non-COVID-19 illness, Kyle Austin of MLive.com reports.

Impact Hoggard exited Saturday's win over Purdue with what appeared to be a leg cramp, but that issue won't affect his availability Tuesday. Instead an illness will force him out of the starting five, though the sophomore guard will still be available off the bench. Tyson Walker will start in his place.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits late Saturday Hoggard departed Saturday's game against Purdue late in the second half with what appeared to be a cramp in his leg, per the ESPN broadcast.

Impact Hoggard got some fluids on the sideline but was unable to retake the floor following the final timeout. It will still be worth monitoring his status leading up to Tuesday's game against Michigan, but, barring word suggesting the issue is more severe, it seems likely he will be available Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE