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Adreian Payne

Adreian Payne with the Timberwolves

Death of ex-NBA first-round pick officially ruled homicide

The death of a former NBA player last May is now formally a homicide. According to an autopsy report obtained this week by E! News, ex-Michigan State star Adreian Payne’s death has officially been ruled a homicide. The report further states …

Draymond Green smiling

Draymond Green has great gesture in honor of late Michigan State star

Draymond Green is stepping up to honor the memory of late Michigan State star Adreian Payne. After Golden State’s playoff game Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Warriors star Green announced that he and his wife will be donating …

Adreian Payne with the Timberwolves

Adreian Payne was shot and killed in alleged dispute

Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne died this week, and police have released information about what led to the tragedy. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida says Payne was shot and killed outside a home in Orlando early …

Adreian Payne with the Timberwolves

Former Michigan State star Adreian Payne dies — dead at 31

Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne has died. Jared Sullinger, who was a star in the Big Ten at Ohio State when Payne played in the conference, sent a tweet on Monday saying the sad news of Payne’s death had been shared with …

Adreian Payne honors Lacey Holsworth with draft outfit

On a night that has become known for outfits nearly as much as dreams coming true, Adreian Payne made quite the statement on Thursday at the NBA Draft. The story of Payne’s friendship with Lacey Holsworth, a young girl who was diagnosed with …

Adreian Payne Lacey Holsworth

Adreian Payne’s friend Lacey Holsworth dies of cancer

If you’re a college basketball fan, you probably are familiar with the story of Adreian Payne and Lacey Holsworth. The 8-year-old girl and Michigan State senior met over a year ago when the Spartans basketball team visited Sparrow Hospital. …

Adreian Payne dunk

Adreian Payne throws down sick dunk, adds great bowling celebration (Video)

Adreian Payne may not have won the college slam dunk contest at Moody Coliseum in Dallas on Thursday, but he certainly had the best dunk and celebration of the night. The Michigan State senior forward brought down the house with a sick double-clutch …

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