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Michigan State Basketball: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s short stint won’t be forgotten

If you named the most naturally talented players in Michigan State history, Jaren Jackson Jr. would have to be part of the conversation, if not the headliner.

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The freshman from Carmel, Ind., came to Michigan State as a lanky big man with inside-out ability, but he seemed to be slightly raw. He worked hard on his game over the summer leading up to his freshman year and it led to the coaching staff inserting him into the starting lineup and opposing coaches and players raving about his abilities.