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Eaton, who retired from baseball after the 2021 season, wanted to stay in the game in some way. A move to Michigan and a relationship with MSU Head Coach Jake Boss Jr. opened doors to his next journey in the sport.

It’s a lot to take in, as NIL and the college basketball scene is rapidly changing. East Lansing hoops stars Cameron Hutson and KJ Torbert are thinking through what experiences matter to them for school.

Kersten, one of Michigan’s top high school football coaches, takes equal pride in his impact in the classroom as a math and science teacher.