AdIn the opening 20 minutes against Illinois, he matched a career high with 10 rebounds and scored seven points to help Michigan State lead 36-26.
The Alabama was a highly touted recruit when he signed with Michigan State five years ago in a recruiting class that included Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges.
Michigan State: Izzo, a Hall of Fame coach, hasn't missed the NCAA Tournament since 1997.
POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Illini, who haven't won at Michigan State since 2015, will likely slip in the AP Top 25 after getting upset as a seven-point favorite.
Michigan State welcomes the fourth-ranked Buckeyes on Thursday night.