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Michigan State University players are showcasing their skills in the summer pro-am basketball league, Moneyball. With competitive teams like Tri Star and Motorcars tied for first place, the season heats up. The league features players from various institutions, with MSU athletes dominating the scoring leaderboard. Coen Carr leads in points per game, while standout performances from incoming freshmen, and former Spartans are making headlines. As playoffs approach, anticipation builds for intense matchups that will shape the outcome of this summer league in Michigan.
Lansing, Michigan – The Michigan State University (MSU) players are actively participating in the annual summer pro-am basketball league known as Moneyball, which features six competitive teams. This league not only showcases the talent of current MSU players but also includes athletes from various institutions and recent graduates. As the season approaches its final week, the standings are tightly contested, with Tri Star and Motorcars currently tied for first place.
Both Tri Star and Motorcars boast impressive records of 6-2, making them the teams to beat. Team Faygo is close behind, holding a 5-3 record after winning two games last week. The competition has intensified, especially as Tri Star and Motorcars faced setbacks last Thursday after winning their initial matchups. In contrast, Team Faygo capitalized on this opportunity, thereby closing the gap on the leaders.
Moneyball features various teams composed of players from institutions such as Albion, Detroit Mercy, Grand Valley State, Great Lakes Christian, Hope, Lansing Community College, Olivet, Toledo, and UM Dearborn. However, MSU’s roster is missing some players, including Jesse McCulloch, who is rehabbing from a foot injury, and Kaleb Glenn, who is sidelined due to a season-ending knee injury. The Walton twins are also not participating in this year’s league.
In an impressive display of scoring prowess, Coen Carr is currently leading the league with an average of 40.9 points per game. He is followed closely by Trey Fort, who averages 38.5 points per game. This scoring dominance is noteworthy as MSU players occupy six of the top seven spots on the league’s scoring leaderboard, indicating their significant impact on the competition.
Additionally, Team Faygo’s Trey Fort stands out in three-point shooting, averaging 5.5 successful three-pointers per game. Incoming freshman Jordan Scott has also made a mark, averaging 4 made three-pointers per game. Other noteworthy shooters include Kur Teng (3.4), Coen Carr (2.9), Nick Sanders (2.6), and Divine Ugochukwu (2.2). With the playoffs approaching, these statistics may play a pivotal role in determining the outcomes of the forthcoming matches.
The league’s 2025 season is set to conclude with final games scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday at Holt High School. Notably, Jordan Scott made his debut on July 17 after recovering from a calf injury, showcasing his talents by scoring 24 points, with a staggering 22 points coming in the second half against Team Motorcars. Along with Scott, fellow freshman Cam Ward, both being 6’7” prospects and hailing from the Washington D.C. area, are expected to bring significant energy to the forthcoming games. Scott’s emergence as a capable scorer comes at an opportune time, particularly following Glenn’s injury, which might lead to increased playing time for him.
As the playoffs approach, Team Motorcars, featuring players Carr and Ward, is set to face Scott’s Team Snipes, which includes Trey Fort, on July 29. This matchup promises to be a highlight of the postseason and showcases the talent present in this summer league.
The league has also welcomed back former Spartan Pierre Brooks, who previously played for MSU before transferring to Butler. Brooks returned to compete in Moneyball and has teamed up with current MSU point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. While Brooks has only participated in one game thus far, he made an impact by scoring 34 points in that appearance for Team Tri Star, highlighting the competitive nature of this year’s league.
As the final week of the Moneyball league unfolds, anticipation builds around the potential outcomes and standout performances of the players involved, further enriching the summer basketball experience in Michigan.
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- Lansing State Journal: Jordan Scott Shows Off Shooting at Moneyball Pro-Am
- Spartans Wire: Pierre Brooks Returns for Moneyball
- Lansing State Journal: Highlights from Coen Carr During Moneyball
- MLive: MSU Basketball in Moneyball Pro-Am Rosters and Schedule
- Google Search: Moneyball Pro-Am Basketball
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