Michigan State basketball ranks eighth in NBA alumni earnings this season

Michigan State basketball has been ranked among the top 10 schools in alumni earnings in the NBA for the 2025-26 season, standing at No. 8 with nearly $115 million earned. Jaren Jackson Jr. is noted as the Spartans' top earner, while Draymond Green also contributes significantly in earnings. Kentucky leads the list, followed closely by Duke, with Michigan at No. 9 overall. The Spartans outperform other Big Ten competitors, with USC and UCLA ranking slightly lower at 11th and 12th, respectively. The ranking is based on earnings from former players during the current season, as reported by College Basketball Report.

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