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Michigan State considering redshirt for freshman forward Marcus Bingham

EAST LANSING -- Marcus Bingham came to Michigan State as the school's highest-rated recruit of the 2018 class, rated No. 66 in the country in the 247sports composite.

But whether or not he plays for the Spartans as a freshman in 2018-19 is up for discussion.

Spartans coaches are considering a redshirt for Bingham, which would mean he would practice but not play in games this upcoming season, Spartans coach Tom Izzo said on Monday after his team's practice.

"It's kind of a decision that him and I will make together," Izzo said. "But as you guys know, I don't care, I just don't want a kid to get frustrated sitting there.