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MSU incoming freshmen play in Moneyball pro-am league

MSU recruit Gabe Brown dunks the ball and hangs on the rim for a moment during a game in the 15th Annual Moneyball Pro-Am tournament Tuesday at Aim High in Dimondale, Michigan. The competition, which takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 2, features current and former professional and collegiate basketball players.
MSU recruit Gabe Brown dunks the ball and hangs on the rim for a moment during a game in the 15th Annual Moneyball Pro-Am tournament Tuesday at Aim High in Dimondale, Michigan. The competition, which takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 2, features current and former professional and collegiate basketball players.
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MSU incoming freshman Foster Loyer takes the ball in for a layup.
MSU incoming freshman Foster Loyer takes the ball in for a layup.
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MSU incoming freshman Gabe Brown moves the ball up court.
MSU incoming freshman Gabe Brown moves the ball up court.
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MSU incoming freshman Gabe Brown takes the ball to the rack for a basket under pressure.
MSU incoming freshman Gabe Brown takes the ball to the rack for a basket under pressure.
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MSU recruit Gabe Brown takes the ball to the rack for a basket under pressure.
MSU recruit Gabe Brown takes the ball to the rack for a basket under pressure.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Foster Loyer passes behind his back and around MSU teammate Gabe Brown.
Foster Loyer passes behind his back and around MSU teammate Gabe Brown.
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MSU teammates Cassius Winston and Xavier Tillman joke and jostle for position on the line after Tillman was awarded two foul shots.
MSU teammates Cassius Winston and Xavier Tillman joke and jostle for position on the line after Tillman was awarded two foul shots.
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MSU incoming freshman Gabe Brown dances in joy when his team wins.
MSU incoming freshman Gabe Brown dances in joy when his team wins.
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Thomas Kithier jokes with Spartan Teammate Kenny Goins during a break in the action.
Thomas Kithier jokes with Spartan Teammate Kenny Goins during a break in the action.
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MSU incoming Thomas Kithier pulls down a rebound before feeding it to a teammate.
MSU incoming Thomas Kithier pulls down a rebound before feeding it to a teammate.
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MSU incoming freshman Aaron Henry moves the ball up the court under pressure.
MSU incoming freshman Aaron Henry moves the ball up the court under pressure.
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Thomas Kithier guards Spartan teammate Kenny Goins on the perimeter.
Thomas Kithier guards Spartan teammate Kenny Goins on the perimeter.
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Spartan freshmen Thomas Kithier and Aaron Henry (right) chat during free throws by Kenny Goins.
Spartan freshmen Thomas Kithier and Aaron Henry (right) chat during free throws by Kenny Goins.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan incoming freshman Thomas Kithier makes a short jump shot in front of the basket under pressure.
Spartan incoming freshman Thomas Kithier makes a short jump shot in front of the basket under pressure.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan Nick Ward had a great time watching his teammates play.
Spartan Nick Ward had a great time watching his teammates play.
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Spartan freshmen Thomas Kithier (right) and Foster Loyer watch Nick Ward (12) and Marcus Bingham battle under the basket.
Spartan freshmen Thomas Kithier (right) and Foster Loyer watch Nick Ward (12) and Marcus Bingham battle under the basket.
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Marcus Bingham guards Nick Ward under the basket as Ward works for more room.
Marcus Bingham guards Nick Ward under the basket as Ward works for more room.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News