Michigan State basketball<\/a> owns one of the most unique, and coolest traditions in college basketball. Started by Shawn Respert back in 1997, once a senior is subbed out for their final time at the Breslin, a standing ovation followed by a kiss on the Spartan logo at midcourt is procedure. We have seen countless legends follow in Respert’s footsteps and continue the incredible tradition. <\/span><\/p>\n Seniors AJ Hoggard, Tyson Walker, Mady Sissoko, Steven Izzo, and Davis Smith had their moment last night against Northwestern (Malik Hall decided not to after partaking last year). <\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s go down memory lane and take a look at some of the previous Spartan greats to end their career by kissing midcourt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It should be noted that some Spartan greats were not given the chance to do so during the game, as was the case for Draymond Green. He and his Spartans were upset by Ohio State, leading to a somber kiss after the game had concluded. It would be the last time an MSU team lost on Senior Night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shawn Respert's senior day was iconic.<\/p>\n The 1995 @bigten<\/a> POY scored 31 points in a win over Michael Finley and Wisconsin, and capped the day with a smooch of the midcourt logo. \ud83d\ude17<\/p>\n Watch \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc01\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udc06 \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc32: \ud835\udc0a\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 \ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc05\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b at 6 p.m. ET 3\/6. pic.twitter.com\/MO3LV67hXG<\/a><\/p>\n — Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nShawn Respert (Fast forward to 0:53)<\/h3>\n
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