The Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball program had three players from the 2021-2022 roster hoping to find their way into the game’s highest level last week during the 2022 NBA Draft: Max Christie, Gabe Brown and Marcus Bingham Jr. Moving forward, all three of players will get their shot in the NBA, but each has something to prove in the league.
Christie, who spent just one season in East Lansing, surprised many when he made the decision to stay in the draft instead of returning for his sophomore season. While perhaps Christie wasn’t selected as early as he was hoping or, his decision ultimately paid off, as the shooting guard was drafted in the second round by the Los Angeles Lakers (No.