The Illinois native is close with Michigan State star guard Jeremy Fears, who grew up roughly 30 miles from him in the Chicago suburbs. “That’s my boy, so we talk a lot.”Friday night marks the first meeting between in-state rivals Michigan and Michigan State this season, and it’s a doozy. “It’s a high-stakes game,” Michigan freshman guard Trey McKenney said. “You know, Michigan versus Michigan State. Lately, though, the Spartans have dominated the rivalry, winning four straight and five of the last six meetings dating back to 2023.