Back to the Michigan State Spartans Newsfeed

Michigan State basketball does not expect Nick Ward back vs. Michigan

LSJ columnist Graham Couch and Freep beat writer Chris Solari break down MSU's win over Nebraska and set up MSU's date with U-M Graham Couch and Chris Solari, Lansing State Journal

EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo does not expect Michigan State basketball's Nick Ward to return for Saturday’s showdown against Michigan.

However, Izzo said he hopes to have Kyle Ahrens back for No. 9 MSU when it hosts the seventh-ranked Wolverines in what has once again become a battle for a share of the Big Ten title.

“We’re gonna see what happens with Arnie. A couple more days of rest and see what happens,” Izzo said after Tuesday’s 91-76 win over Nebraska.