Michigan State's former guard, Tre Holloman, has officially made his move to NC. State, ushering in a wave of reactions from fans and media alike. Once a headline-making Spartan, Holloman will now spend his final year of eligibility playing for the Wolfpack under coach Will Wade, as reported by Detroit Free Press. The announcement surfaced on social media this past Sunday and also made the rounds on outlets such as USA Today, showcasing various social media engagements and reactions to the surprising news.
Holloman, who is a Minneapolis native, leaves Michigan State after averaging 9.1 points and 3.7 assists per game in his past season. The move is an interesting pivot for an athlete who, after an emotional senior night, seemingly had his loyalty to the Spartans seared into college basketball lore — especially following a significant scuffle during the ceremony, which spawned merchandise celebrating his defiance, as noted by the Associated Press. Yet NC State, with their less-than-stellar 12-19 season, will look to Holloman to bring some of his on-court tenacity to their team.
Throughout his tenure at Michigan State, Holloman became known for his memorable moments, including hitting a winning half-court shot against Maryland and scoring a career-high 20 points against Michigan. The latter game is further ingrained in fans' memories for the altercation that ensued when Holloman shoved rival players during an attempt to protect a team tradition. "It just goes to show the type of person he is, the type of player he is," Holloman's former teammate Jaden Akins told Detroit Free Press. "He's just all heart, really. Tenacity. And I feel like he just wasn't gonna stand for that, and I'm happy he did what he did."
During his lauded career with the Spartans, Holloman played in 106 games over three seasons, and his recent performance carried a potent mix of skill and leadership. This transfer represents another notable shift in college sports dynamics where the player movement is increasingly common. Holloman's social media announcement, which hinted at the changes to come, was aptly summed up using lyrics from rapper G Herbo in an Instagram post mentioned by the Associated Press: “When I was the underdog, still I put the bank on me.”
