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ATLANTA, Ga. -- Michigan State senior center Szymon Zapala's brief time in East Lansing has ended, but fortunately for him, he was able to see the floor for his final game after sitting out in the Spartans' Sweet 16 win over Ole Miss on Friday.
Watch: MSU's Szymon Zapala Talks Lineup Change Against Ole Miss
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Michigan State made a surprising, yet logical, change to its lineup against Ole Miss when it started sophomore forward Coen Carr and pulled senior center Szymon Zapala.
Watch: Michigan State's Szymon Zapala Speaks From Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Szymon Zapala's experience at Michigan State has lived up to what he had hoped it would be when he first committed to the Spartans. He and the Spartans find themselves in the Sweet 16 with goals of an Elite Eight, Final Four and national title still ahead of them.
The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?
Watch: Michigan State's Szymon Zapala Speaks After Win Over UNM
CLEVELAND, Ohio-- Michigan State did not have an easy weekend. The Spartans were again faced with an early deficit they had to overcome. The 10-seeded New Mexico Lobos got off to a hot start and took the fight to the Spartans.
Watch: Michigan State C Szymon Zapala Reflects on Regular Season, More
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Tom Izzo brought in two transfers last offseason after not having had an incoming transfer since Tyson Walker in 2021. On Sunday, they, along with fellow senior guard Jaden Akins, were both recognized as part of Michigan State's Senior Day .
Watch: Michigan State C Szymon Zapala Talks Senior Season, More
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Szymon Zapala is the longest-tenured college basketball player on Michigan State's roster. The senior center decided to spend his fifth and final collegiate season at Michigan State last offseason.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 19
Watch: Michigan State C Szymon Zapala Speaks After Win Over Purdue
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State center Szymon Zapala has proven all season long why Tom Izzo went out and recruited him in the transfer portal last offseason.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 28
No. 7 Michigan State dumps Minnesota for 13th straight win
No. 7 Michigan State cruised to a 73-51 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 23
Can Spartan Center Become a Scoring Threat?
The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (16-2, 7-0) made a move this offseason to bring transfer senior center Szymon Zapala to East Lansing to bring some extra dominance to the post game and help the Spartans become a three-level scoring team.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 15
No. 12 Michigan State trims Penn State for 10th straight win
Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points to go with seven rebounds and four steals as No. 12 Michigan State extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 90-85 win over Penn State in the Big Ten game on Wednesday night.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 4
MSU's Zapala Drops Season High in Victory Over Ohio State
The Michigan State Spartans pushed their winning streak to seven games after taking down the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday. Pushing their Big Ten Conference play record to a solid 3-0, MSU's biggest contributor was a man who is more known for his defense.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 3
No. 18 Michigan State blows lead, still beats Ohio State
Szymon Zapala scored a season-high 15 points and Jaden Akins added 14 as No. 18 Michigan State held off Ohio State 69-62 in Columbus on Friday for its seventh straight win.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 30
3 Goals for MSU against Western Michigan
The Michigan State Spartans are heavy favorites in Monday’s matchup with the Western Michigan Broncos. The Spartans will have some wiggle room to try a few different concepts they won't have the privilege to attempt against better Big Ten foes.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 13
MSU's Zapala's Reason for Joining the Program
Michigan State gained an experienced center in Szymon Zapala in the transfer portal this past offseason, and he has been elite for the Spartans all season long.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 22
Zapala Has Been Difference Maker For Spartans
The Michigan State Spartans basketball squad has long needed a center to stabilize the middle. Since Xavier Tillman left for the NBA in 2020, Tom Izzo has been unable to replace his production on either side of the court.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 5
Watch: Michigan State C Szymon Zapala Speaks on Spartan Debut
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State center Szymon Zapala had a strong first game as a Spartan. The transfer center totaled 9 points and eight rebounds in Michigan State's season-opening win over Monmouth on Monday.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 4
Szymon Zapala New to MSU But Quite Familiar With NCAA Tournament
Michigan State men's basketball has a standard that a lot of other programs don't. With 26-straight trips to the NCAA Tournament, Coach Tom Izzo and his program are expected to make the Big Dance every year.
College Basketball News / The Only Colors / May 18
Survey Time: What To Make Of Szymon Zapala? 
Does this addition to MSU’s basketball team change your expectations? On Tuesday of this past week, Tom Izzo went back into the transfer portal to grab Szymon Zapala.
College Basketball News / Spartan Shadows / May 14
Michigan State basketball lands transfer center Szymon Zapala
Michigan State basketball has officially landed a transfer center as Longwood’s Szymon Zapala committed on Tuesday. Michigan State basketball wanted a transfer center and on Tuesday, they got one.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / May 14
Michigan State Reportedly Favorite To Land 7-foot Center
The Michigan State Spartans have one scholarship left for the 2024-25 season with a hole to fill in the frontcourt. With Mady Sissoko transferring to Cal, Tom Izzo needed to add depth at center.
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