Spartans Earn National Recognition - Michigan State University Athletics

Drew Neitzel was named National Player of the Week by ESPN.com's Andy Katz.

2/27/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball

Feb. 27, 2007

East Lansing, Mich. - Drew Neitzel was named the national Player of the Week by ESPN.com's Andy Katz and the co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Feb. 26. In two games, he averaged 22.5 points, shooting 55.6 percent from the field, including 52.9 percent from 3-point range. As a team, Michigan State also earned some national recognition, earning Team of the Week honors from Dick Vitale, Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and Fox Sports.com's Jeff Goodman after wins over No. 1 Wisconsin and Indiana.