Brown scores 24 as No. 10 Michigan State beats High Point

Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) puts up a lay-up against High Point during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against High Point, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

High Point coach Tubby Smith reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Jaden Akins, right, and Gabe Brown dribble out the clock at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against High Point, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)