ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Know what’s old school? Standard, 3-by-5, index cards. Thin blue lines. Sturdy. Stackable.
That’s how this men’s basketball season began for Michigan State. Each player was handed an index card and told to write personal goals for the season. Everything from statistical improvements to taking on larger roles in the rotation to being more vocal in the locker room. Some wrote down specific accolades to aspire to, like Jaden Akins, stating his aim of being named All-Big Ten as a senior. Some wrote the bigger goals that most ballplayers have — making the league, helping their families. All the goals add up to what really matters.
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