Coach Izzo 'surprised' by Tre Holloman's transfer

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo was among many surprised by Tre Holloman's decision to enter the transfer portal. His departure was one of many subjects the Spartans' coach addressed at his end-of-the-season press conference on Wednesday.  

  According to SpartansWire, Izzo was surprised by Holloman's decision to hit the portal and leave Michigan State. However, he also understood the decision due to Holloman's desire to play a particular position. Izzo condemned the backlash Holloman received for his decision, calling it ridiculous.

  Holloman was a captain for the Spartans this past season and a key role player. He averaged 9.1 points and 3.7 assists per game this year. He would have competed for a starting spot next season. However, he would be an underdog against the returning Jeremy Fears Jr.

  Holloman recently committed to NC State and will conclude his college career with the Wolfpack. He has one year of eligibility remaining. Many wonder how Holloman will fare next season in Raleigh. Critics and fans alike will have the answer to that question by next March.  

  Carson Cooper and Gehrig Normand remain at Michigan State. These point guards will assist Fears Jr. in making up for Holloman's transfer and the departure of Jaden Akins and Jase Richardson. Richardson is a freshman who declared for the NBA Draft, while Akins is a senior with no eligibility left.

  Multiple questions surround the Spartans' Men's basketball team. Will Carson Cooper and Gehrig Normand adequately fill Holloman's shoes as backup point guards? Will Jeremy Fears Jr. emerge as an elite starter? Finally, can Tre Holloman prove he is a quality starting point guard at NC State? These questions and more will be answered in the next year.