Dan and David take a look at Michigan State's 0-2 Big Ten start, takeaways from the Northwestern and Wisconsin games, Tom Izzo's lineups, and preview Minnesota.

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Michigan State's 0-2 B1G Start, Concerns & Upsides, Lineup Discussions

Dan and David dive into Michigan State's last three games in six days, and share their thoughts on the team as it currently stands, deep diving into the 5 spot, and discussing optimal lineups moving forward.

Breaking Down Duke, Detroit, Western, and a 5-0 Michigan State

IT'S THE CHAMPIONS CLASSIC! On this episode, Dan and David dive into Michigan State's upcoming battle with Duke, breakdown the matchup, and share their keys for an MSU victory. They also discuss the first two games of the season and the players that have stuck out to them the most.

Recapping 2-0 Michigan State, Players That Have Impressed, Previewing DUKE

MICHIGAN STATE BASKETBALL IS BACK! On this episode of Breslin Banter, Dan and David discuss Michigan State's non-conference and Big Ten schedule, preview the Wednesday matchup against Eastern Michigan, and share their thoughts on the Big Ten's best players.

Previewing Eastern Michigan, Discussing the Big Ten's Best Players, and a Look at the Schedule

Dan and David deep dive into Michigan State's incoming 2021 class, discuss the 2022 recruiting class and who should be prioritized, and speak on Moussa Diabate's commitment to Michigan and what this means for the years to come!

Michigan State's 2021/22 Recruiting Classes and Michigan's Big Pickup

Today David and Dan are BACK! With MSU hoops on the horizon the two breakdown Tom Izzo's presser on weighing Foster Loyer as a starter, they further discuss starting lineup positions, and speak on what the next few years could do for Izzo's legacy!

MSU Hoops on the Horizon, Tom Izzo's Presser, Starting Lineups, and More!

Dan and David break down the recent commitment of Jaden Akins. They dive into what he brings, how his career at Michigan State might play out, and how he'll impact the program immediately. They also dive into national championship ceilings and the 2022 recruiting class. Note: Dan's mic went out for the second half of the episode, so it's a bit rough from him.

Jaden Akins Commits to Michigan State!

Dan and David dive into the Big Ten and in a snake draft style pick em, discuss the best teams from top to bottom. From program predictions to player breakdowns, tune into their thoughts on the tier 1 teams all the way to the bottom dwellers.

Big Ten Preseason Breakdown

In the latest episode, Dan and David break down Aaron Henry's return to Michigan State, how he'll utilize his junior year to propel him to the NBA, and what we should expect to see. They also pay tribute to Xavier Tillman Sr., and the legacy he'll be leaving at Michigan State. 

Aaron Henry is Coming Back, and Xavier Tillman Leaves a Legacy

On this emergency pod, Dan and David discuss Enoch Boakye's commitment to Michigan State, his playing style and what he brings, and what it means for the program. They also discuss what a potential reclassification to the 2021 class means, and what it looks like if he stays in 2022.

Enoch Boakye Commits to MSU!

On our longest episode in the history of Breslin Banter, we take you through the ENTIRE 2020-21 hoops roster and breakdown every player. Also included are takes on the starting five for the beginning of the season, tackling recruiting news, answering mailbag questions, and predicting who will lead the team in points, rebounds, and assists. Note: this episode was recorded before rumors of a certain player coming back started swirling on the internet. 

MSU Basketball's 2020-21 Roster Breakdown

Max Christie, the 2021 5-star SG out of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, has committed to Michigan State! David takes a few minutes to share his excitement and speak on what Christie brings to East Lansing. Next week we will follow up on a deeper dive on the 2021 and 2022 recruiting classes and the program outlook for the next few years.

Minisode: Max Christie Commits to Michigan State!

In this emergency pod, Dan re-welcomes everyone back to Breslin Banter. This isn't how he wanted to reintroduce the pod, but when EMONI BATES commits to Michigan State, you've gotta make some adjustments. Here he also introduces his new co-host, David Klein, and they go in-depth on what to expect from the new brand, Spartan Hoops.

EMONI BATES COMMITS TO MICHIGAN STATE! And Breslin Banter is BACK!

In this minisode, Dan dives into what makes Illinois click and how many weapons they truly have. Also discussed, how in the hell do you stop Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn? And keys for Michigan State to walkaway 3-0 in the conference.

Minisode: Expect a Tug of War With Illinois

Michigan State finishes off the non-conference by thrashing Western Michigan, and Dan highlights a few of the things that made him smirk. Also: Tom Izzo's greatest moments of the 2010s!

Busting the Broncos, and Tom Izzo's Greatest Moments of the Decade

A podcast by Dan Hodgman that breaks down Michigan State basketball in all forms and facets. Pre-game and post-game analysis, interviews with guests of the program and the players that lived it, and features that include where every Izzo-era player stacks up in the Breslin Hall-Of-Fame and a feature that looks at key games of the past 25 years. Every week of the year, Breslin Banter talks non-stop basketball in a unique and engaging way.

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