Michigan State added two solid players this offseason via the transfer portal. Coach Tom Izzo broke down how both additions help the Spartans.
Coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State are coming off a disappointing end to last season but hope offseason additions to the roster will help get them over the hump this upcoming season. Coach Izzo took a hard look at the strengths and weaknesses of his team and decided there were changes that needed to be made.
"We just felt like we needed some things," Izzo said at a Detroit Economic Club meeting on June 7. "Everybody wants us to go out and do certain things, but we think we did the things that was best for our team, for our program, and for the players that we have. Izzo added two significant pieces to Michigan State’s offense via the transfer portal this offseason. The Spartans received commitments from Frankie Fidler and Szymon Zapala earlier this offseason."Frankie brings size, he brings strength, he brings the ability to get fouled, he brings a good shooter, he can play multiple positions,” Izzo said. “Szymon, he was a late addition," Izzo said. "He brings size.
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