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Adreian Payne had a simple question for everything: Why? It caused early friction at Michigan State but also helped him grow into an NBA-caliber talent, writes Michael Rothstein.

Michigan State junior point guard Keith Appling, who injured his left knee and right shoulder in separate injuries this weekend, should be "fine" to play in the Sweet 16, Spartans coach Tom Izzo said Monday.

Michigan forward Jon Horford will miss Tuesday night's game against Michigan State, but is expected to return to full practice this week for the first time since December, coach John Beilein said.