Detroit Mercy Titans at Michigan State Spartans 12/4/2020
Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) drives against Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) drives against Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 06:01 PM EST
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 06:01 PM EST
Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) reaches for the ball after running into Michigan State forward Joey Hauser during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) reaches for the ball after running into Michigan State forward Joey Hauser during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 06:03 PM EST
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) and guard Rocket Watts (2) react after a play during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) and guard Rocket Watts (2) react after a play during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 06:03 PM EST
Michigan State forward Malik Hall makes a layup during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Malik Hall makes a layup during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 06:03 PM EST
Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) looks to pass as Detroit Mercy forward Willy Isiani defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) looks to pass as Detroit Mercy forward Willy Isiani defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 06:04 PM EST
Detroit Mercy head coach Mike Davis talks with guard Antoine Davis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Mercy head coach Mike Davis talks with guard Antoine Davis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 06:05 PM EST
Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard reacts after a teammate's basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard reacts after a teammate's basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 07:23 PM EST
Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis drives to the basket as Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis drives to the basket as Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 07:24 PM EST
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Rocket Watts (2) and forward Aaron Henry during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Rocket Watts (2) and forward Aaron Henry during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 07:24 PM EST
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) and Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) try to control the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) and Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) try to control the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 07:24 PM EST
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) is defended by Detroit Mercy guard Bul Kuol, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) is defended by Detroit Mercy guard Bul Kuol, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 07:24 PM EST
Detroit Mercy guard Marquell Fraser (25) and Michigan State forwards Thomas Kithier (15) and Malik Hall (25) reach for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Mercy guard Marquell Fraser (25) and Michigan State forwards Thomas Kithier (15) and Malik Hall (25) reach for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 07:23 PM EST
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts makes a layup as Detroit Mercy guard Matt Johnson (13) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts makes a layup as Detroit Mercy guard Matt Johnson (13) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 07:23 PM EST
FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, file photo, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Rocket Watts (2) and forward Aaron Henry during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State players, who ate their Thanksgiving meal while on a Zoom call with their various families to keep spirits up on the holiday, had a recruiting room at the Breslin Center temporarily transformed into an arcade and lounge so they could hang out somewhere beside their apartments.“Forty years ago, I don’t know if I could have done what they’re doing,” Izzo said.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, file photo, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Rocket Watts (2) and forward Aaron Henry during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State players, who ate their Thanksgiving meal while on a Zoom call with their various families to keep spirits up on the holiday, had a recruiting room at the Breslin Center temporarily transformed into an arcade and lounge so they could hang out somewhere beside their apartments.“Forty years ago, I don’t know if I could have done what they’re doing,” Izzo said.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Dec. 24, 2020 12:31 AM EST
FILE- In a Dec. 4, 2020 file photo, Detroit Mercy head coach Mike Davis prepares to talk to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. In a college basketball season unlike any other, players have had to adjust to coronavirus protocols and just general anxiety about what's to come. Even for those who manage to avoid catching the virus, the mental strain can be a real issue. Detroit Mercy's men's basketball program paused activities earlier this season, citing the mental health of its players. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

FILE- In a Dec. 4, 2020 file photo, Detroit Mercy head coach Mike Davis prepares to talk to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. In a college basketball season unlike any other, players have had to adjust to coronavirus protocols and just general anxiety about what's to come. Even for those who manage to avoid catching the virus, the mental strain can be a real issue. Detroit Mercy's men's basketball program paused activities earlier this season, citing the mental health of its players. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Feb. 24, 2021 04:09 PM EST
FILE- In a Dec. 4, 2020 file photo, Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis drives as Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. In a college basketball season unlike any other, players have had to adjust to coronavirus protocols and just general anxiety about what's to come. Even for those who manage to avoid catching the virus, the mental strain can be a real issue. Detroit Mercy's men's basketball program paused activities earlier this season, citing the mental health of its players. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

FILE- In a Dec. 4, 2020 file photo, Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis drives as Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. In a college basketball season unlike any other, players have had to adjust to coronavirus protocols and just general anxiety about what's to come. Even for those who manage to avoid catching the virus, the mental strain can be a real issue. Detroit Mercy's men's basketball program paused activities earlier this season, citing the mental health of its players. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Feb. 24, 2021 04:09 PM EST