May 9, 2022

Former Michigan State star and fan favorite Adreian Payne dies at 31

According to a confirmation tweet from Chris Solari, former Michigan State standout and fan-favorite Adreian Payne has died at the age of 31.

Solari was confirming an earlier tweet from former Ohio State star, Jared Sullinger.

There are no reports at this time as to Payne’s cause of death.

@realdetroitsportsnation We at DSN send our sincerest condolences to the Payne family. #adreianpayne #michiganstatebasketball #restinpeace ♬ Sad Scene BGM Piano Instrument(313618) – HomeMadeGarbage

The former Spartan big man played 4 seasons for Michigan State before becoming a first-round pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2014 NBA Draft.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Adreian Payne during this most difficult time.

Confirmed the former MSU star big man has died. He was 31. https://t.co/a9SkZvicHH

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) May 9, 2022

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One year ago today the world lost an amazing young lady when Lacey Holsworth passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. On Tuesday night, Michigan State University students did their best to make sure Princess Lacey’s memory will continue to live on as they painted The Rock.

Lacey, who was only 8-years old, made a lasting impact not only at Michigan State University but throughout the college basketball community and further.

Lacey’s story really gained attention as she became close with former Spartan basketball player Adreian Payne and the rest of the MSU basketball team. She was often shown and mentioned throughout Michigan State’s 2014 March Madness run and became loved throughout the nation.

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