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Will Michigan State feel the fallout from Pierre Brooks entering NCAA Transfer Portal?

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Michigan State sophomore Pierre Brooks is reportedly entering the NCAA Transfer portal. Will losing a spot-up shooter be a detriment? (Getty)

Veteran basketball beat writer Paul Konyndyk weighs in the Michigan State losing sophomore wing Pierre Brooks to the NCAA Transfer portal. When Brooks was on, his jump shot was pretty, and he could knock it down from any spot on the floor. And while being a spot-up shooter alone may be adequate at some programs, Michigan State requires players committed to growing all facets of their game. Brooks never became the multi-dimensional player Tom Izzo hoped he'd be coming out of high school. But the Spartans needed more than they got from Brooks. Moving forward, can the Spartans replace with Brooks' shooting threat with what they have returning, and coming into the program? Subscribe to SpartanMag for in-depth coverage, commentary, and conversation.

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