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Magic Johnson Sends Message to Michigan State Ahead of Sweet 16 vs UConn

Magic Johnson Sends Message to Michigan State Ahead of Sweet 16 vs UConn

Summary

Magic Johnson sent a supportive message to Michigan State University as their basketball team prepared to face the University of Connecticut in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 round. Johnson, a former player for Michigan State, expressed his support online while attending a Los Angeles Dodgers event, a team he partly owns.

Key Facts

  • Michigan State Spartans are playing against the Connecticut Huskies in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.
  • Magic Johnson, a former Michigan State player, shared his encouragement for the team on social media.
  • Johnson was a starting point guard and won a national championship with Michigan State in 1979.
  • He will be at Dodgers Stadium due to his involvement with the Dodgers organization.
  • The Dodgers are celebrating their 2025 World Series win against the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • If Michigan State wins, they may play again on Sunday in the Elite Eight round.
  • The game against the winner of the St. John’s–Duke game could be on the same day.

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