Michigan State Basketball: Breakdown of newcomers for 2020-21 season

By Ben Dickson | Jul 4, 2020

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 17: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after beating the Michigan Wolverines 65-60 in the championship game of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at United Center on March 17, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 08: Joey Hauser (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Michigan State Basketball newcomer – Joey Hauser

Transfer, Sat Out 2019-2020 (Marquette) – Forward – 6’9″, 220 lbs

Already having a year in the Michigan State program, albeit without playing, Marquette transfer Joey Hauser must be anxious to get his first minutes in the Breslin Center. The former four-star recruit averaged 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists while shooting a fantastic 42.5% from three-point range for an NCAA Tournament Golden Eagles team in the 2018-19 season. Hauser’s efforts were enough to earn Big East All-Freshman honors.

Hauser is the type of player that should start right away and be one of the main contributors for the Spartans. Watching Hauser play, you immediately notice his in the gym range. He can shoot from NBA distance and knockdown from anywhere on the court in rhythm. Marquette ran a ton of action where Hauser would set a screen at the top of the key and then dart out to the wing for an uncontested three, which he would hit more often than not.

While known for his shooting from beyond the arc, Hauser is much more than a shooter. He has the ability to post up, take a few dribbles, and hit off-balance shots falling away from the basket.

Hauser uses his big frame very well, and I expect the redshirt sophomore to be a star for Michigan State. He is exactly the type of player the Spartans could use, and the Big Ten should be on notice.

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