Former Michigan State guard Tre Holloman's decision to transfer to NC State surprised head coach Tom Izzo, who expressed his surprise during a press conference. Holloman's desire for a specific position, likely point guard, influenced his choice to leave Michigan State. Izzo defended Holloman against criticism, calling it "ridiculous."
Holloman, a valuable player for the Spartans, averaged 9.1 points and 3.7 assists per game as a team captain. Despite the potential starting role at Michigan State, he opted to join NC State for his final year of college eligibility. His departure marks an offseason change for the Spartans, with Jeremy Fears Jr. set to return as the primary point guard next season.