THOMAS KITHIER NEWS

Will miss 2022-23 season Kithier's collegiate career will come to an end after suffering a back injury that will keep him out of the 2022-23 season, Paul Oren of The victory Bell reports.

Impact Kithier played three years for Michigan State before making the move to Valpo for the 2021-22 season where he averaged 10.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per contest. This will certainly be a hit for the team this upcoming season. It's unfortunate this is how Kithier's career will come to a close.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Kithier (undisclosed) will play in Friday's MVC Tournament quarterfinal against Missouri State, Paul Oren of The victory Bell reports.

Impact Kithier managed to make it back for the first round of the tournament and supplied 10 points, four boards and three assists in the contest. He has avoided any setbacks and will maintain his spot on the floor Friday.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 25 minutes in return Kithier (back) provided eight points (2-8 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one block across 25 minutes during Saturday's 84-66 loss to Missouri State.

Impact Kithier scored 44 points combined over his first two games of the season, but he hasn't been able to repeat such figures going forward. At the very least he was able to return following a four-game absence, and given he jumped right away into the starting lineup, he should continue in that role going forward.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Kithier (back) won't play Wednesday at Illinois State, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Kithier is dealing with a back injury and will be unavailable for the fourth consecutive contest. His next chance to return to game action will come Saturday at Missouri State.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Kithier (back) will not be available for Saturday's contest against Indiana State, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.

Impact Kithier will miss his second straight game with a back injury. The Michigan State transfer also missed back-to-back games at the beginning of January due to a back issue. It's unclear if the two situations are related.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back injury Kithier (back) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Bradley, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.

Impact Kithier struggled with a back injury early in the month. That ended up costing him two games. The Michigan State transfer is averaging 9.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game this season.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Kithier has entered health and safety protocols and is out Sunday against Illinois State, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.

Impact Kithier has been a regular starter in his first season after transferring over from Michigan State. The 6-8 senior has averaged 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 26.2 minutes per game. His absence will create a hole in the starting lineup, as he'll likely have to miss multiple games.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kithier leads Valparaiso over W. Michigan 71-60

Thomas Kithier had 19 points as Valparaiso defeated Western Michigan 71-60

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds nine points in win Kithier (lower leg) added nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal during Monday's win over Jacksonville State.

Impact Kithier was a bit banged up heading into this matchup with a lower leg injury, but the forward was able to give it a go and made his fourth straight start of the season. It was second consecutive time scoring exactly nine points, as Kithier begin the year averaging 22.0 points across the first two games.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seen in walking boot Kithier (lower leg) was in a walking boot at practice Friday but he could be available for Valparaiso's upcoming tournament in the Bahamas, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indi...

Impact The Michigan State transfer is off to a strong start this season, averaging 17.7 points per game through three outings. However, Kithier is dealing with a lower leg injury going into the weekend and his status is uncertain for Monday's game against Jacksonville State. His status should become clearer closer to tipoff.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Izzo says he's ticked off Michigan State is unranked

Michigan State is unranked in the AP Top 25 preseason poll for the first time in a decade

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Couch: 3 quick takes on MSU's basketball roster after Foster Loyer, Thomas Kithier transfer Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch gives his initial impressions on what the Spartans' should do with two roster openings

APRIL 20, 2021 • LANSINGSTATEJOURNAL.COM

Former MSU forward Thomas Kithier transferring to Valparaiso Kithier was the third MSU player in the transfer portal this offseason

APRIL 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier announces transfer to Valparaiso The former Michigan State forward who entered the NCAA transfer portal less than a week ago announced Sunday on Twitter that he had committe...

APRIL 19, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Former Michigan State basketball forward Thomas Kithier chooses Valparaiso Thomas Kithier joined Rocket Watts and Jack Hoiberg in making the decision to transfer from the Michigan State program this offseason. Kithi...

APRIL 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Former Michigan State basketball forward Thomas Kithier transferring to Valparaiso Ex-Michigan State basketball forward Thomas Kithier has two years to play and will be immediately eligible as a graduate transfer at Valpara...

APRIL 19, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Michigan State F Thomas Kithier enters transfer portal Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier has entered the transfer portal

APRIL 13, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Michigan State F Thomas Kithier enters transfer portal

Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier has entered the transfer portal

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michigan State basketball: Forward Thomas Kithier entering transfer portal Thomas Kithier became the third Michigan State basketball player to enter the NCAA transfer portal since the season ended.

APRIL 13, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Logs eight minutes Kithier (illness) had two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one steal during Tuesday's win over Penn State.

Impact The junior logged eight minutes off the bench after missing most of Saturday's win over Nebraska with an illness. Kithier is currently averaging 3.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up pregame Kithier (illness) was spotted warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Penn State, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Kithier has been dealing with a non-COVID related illness, but was able to return to practice on Monday. Whatever it was appears to be minor and he should be able to contribute in some capacity on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Kithier continues to test negative after being pulled from Nebraska game due to illness Michigan State Basketball finally snapped a four game losing streak over the weekend with a 10-point win over Nebraska. However, they were m...

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Michigan State's Thomas Kithier tests negative for COVID-19 Kithier left Saturday's game with an illness

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan State basketball's Thomas Kithier continues to test negative for COVID-19 Michigan State basketball's Thomas Kithier continues to test negative for COVID-19 after being removed from Saturday's game against Nebraska...

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Expected back in practice Kithier (illness) is expected to return to practice Monday, Brendan F. Quinn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kithier left Saturday's game against Nebraska with an illness, something that's treated with far more caution than usual during the coronavirus pandemic. It appears his illness was of the non-COVID variety, as he's since tested negative eight times, so his absence won't need to be a particularly long one. He could be back on the court as soon as Tuesday against Penn State.

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE