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Current Sports | October 31, 2019

Emoni Bates
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Thomas Kithier; Gabe Brown; Tom Izzo; Emoni Bates; Cassius Winston; LeBron James; Michael Jordan; Noah Kim; Mark Dantonio;

Another injury has happened for a Michigan State Men's basketball team that needs everybody healthy for the beginning of the 2019 season. On this Halloween-themed episode of Current Sports with Al Martin, Al reveals the player who was injured, and what precuationaries need to be done to ensure success on the court for the Spartans. Also, Al breaks down the Sports Illustrated story on the young basketball phenom from Ypsilanti, Emoni Bates, and how this 15-year-old player has the capability to be the best player this country has ever seen. Al gives reasons why colleges have not offered him scholarships yet, and what rule change could lead to him not playing college basketball. Al reveals the newest quarterback recruit to commit to Michigan State University, and what it means for this program going forward. To wrap up the show, Al gives his top 3 things that would scare MSU Fans, and they are quite spooky. 

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