Dec. 17 Hoops Practice Insider

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State is off to Bowling Green Monday following a morning practice session.

The Spartans are done with final exams and rapidly approaching Big Ten play, while Spartan Tailgate has the highlights, including:

**MSU coach Tom Izzo's thoughts on his recruiting efforts in 2013 (Hint: Jabari Parker).

**Two Spartan players that had individual meetings with senior captain Derrick Nix Sunday

**Gary Harris' mindset after he was benched to start the second half against Tuskegee Saturday.

For all that and much more, click the link below.

Dec. 17 Hoops Practice Insider