The NCAA continues to hand out waivers like they're seedless watermelon at a 4th of July Party.

This is now the 'Rules of Engagement'.

Source: Stetson's Alex Oglesby has received a waiver from the NCAA and is eligible for the 2022-23 season.

Oglesby is a two-time transfer who has previously played at both UNCW and Cleveland State.

It Spreads.

Early prediction on Michigan State's starting five:

A.J. Hoggard, Tyson Walker, Jaden Akins, Malik Hall, Joey Hauser

Palpable Buzz at Michigan State surrounding 6-9 freshman Jaxon Kohler. Has lots of tricks in his offensive bag. Made a 3 today. Could bring offense off the bench.

Michigan State needs offense from Pierre Brooks and defense from Mady Sissoko. Brooks --- who is noticeably leaner --- will get nod at SF until Jaden Akins is back. Sissoko has to be a presence defensively inside against Edey, Dickinson etc.

Michigan State's balance is unique. Spartans could have five different leading scorers in five consecutive games. Who is the true 'go-to' guy? They may not have one.

Jaden Akins (foot) is doing non-contact work here in shootaround, including layups and jump shots.

Critical piece for Michigan State.

Tom Izzo tells me that Tennessee --- who Michigan State scrimmaged a few weeks ago --- is Final Four good. Vols beat Gonzaga by 19 last Friday in a Charity Exhibition.

Greetings from East Lansing. Here for Michigan State's shootaround. Year 28 of the Tom Izzo era.

One of my wife's best friends from college is coming to NYC Thanksgiving Week with her newborn & husband, who's a prince of a guy --- he officiated our wedding.

I was asked if I had 'any windows to meet up'.

My response: 'Have you seen the field in the MauI Invitational?'

Was blown away at the physical strides that Iowa's Tony Perkins has made since the end of last season after watching last night's exhibition. Was key last March in the Big Ten Tournament run. Looks primed for a BIG season.

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RIP Gethro Muscadin.

Tom Izzo on the #CollegeHoopsToday Podcast.

Michigan State's arduous non-conference schedule, Jaden Akins' health, the Big Ten, and much more.

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STORY: Jaden Akins averaged just 3.4 PPG and 2.4 RPG last season as a freshman and has missed the majority of the preseason with a foot injury.

So why is Tom Izzo so bullish on his potential for the upcoming year?

'I think he can make a monster jump.'

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To Whom It May Concern,

DO NOT expand the NCAA Tournament under ANY circumstances.

DO NOT 'look at' expanding the NCAA Tournament under ANY circumstances.

Sincerely,

America

Only 6 days until the 22-23 college basketball season officially begins..... #countdown