Michigan State is a dangerous team this time of year. But Tom Izzo needs his players healthy. Unfortunately, that's no guarantee at the moment. In last night's win over No. 18 Minnesota, Branden Dawson rolled an ankle, Adreian Payne hurt his nose and Keith Appling suffered a shoulder injury.
On the surface at least, Appling's issue has the potential to be the most worrisome at the moment. The junior guard is integral to the Spartans' success as the man tasked with distributing the ball, getting the offense going and generally making things happen. If he has to miss time or has any hesitation on the court because because he's worried about the injury, that could be a problem. According to Diamond Leung, Appling's right shoulder "popped out" late in the contest with the Gophers.
On the surface at least, Appling's issue has the potential to be the most worrisome at the moment. The junior guard is integral to the Spartans' success as the man tasked with distributing the ball, getting the offense going and generally making things happen. If he has to miss time or has any hesitation on the court because because he's worried about the injury, that could be a problem. According to Diamond Leung, Appling's right shoulder "popped out" late in the contest with the Gophers.
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