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Russell Byrd

Player Profile
Class:
RS Freshman
Height / Weight:
6-7 / 205
Position:
G
Hometown/High School:
Fort Wayne, Ind./Blackhawk Christian

03/21/2012

Kearney Grows From Third-Round Learning Experience

Freshman has become a key contributor down the stretch, averaging 15.6 minutes per game in the postseason.

12/04/2011

Michigan State 110, Nebraska Omaha 68

Post Game Quotes

12/02/2011

Men's Basketball Looks For Sixth Straight Win Sunday

Spartans host Nebraska Omaha at Breslin Center.

11/29/2011

Spartans Host Florida State In Big Ten/ACC Challenge

MSU at home in challenge for first time since 2007.

11/26/2011

Spartans Travel To Eastern Michigan

Men's basketball prepares for first true road game.

12/07/2011

Men's Basketball vs. CCSU - AP Photos

12/7/11

12/04/2011

Michigan State 110, Nebraska Omaha 68

Draymond Green made a quick recovery from a scary injury, and finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds.

The Word
Strong wing with great size • Sharp shooter with range well beyond the 3-point arc • Possesses a smooth, silky stroke • Owns a tremendous work ethic and passion for the game • Has the ability to create space off screens.

2010-11
Redshirted due to injured left foot.

High School
Averaged 23.2 points and 10.1 rebounds as a senior at Blackhawk Christian • Earned second-team all-state honors, becoming the school's first-ever Indiana All-Star • 2010 First-team All-Northeast Indiana honoree • 2010 Fort Wayne News-Sentinel All-Area selection • Averaged 19.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists as a junior captain • First-team All-Northeast Indiana honoree • Indiana Junior All-Star • 2009 Associated Press All-State honorable mention • Fort Wayne News-Sentinel All-Area selection • One of 30 prep players selected to participate in the 2009 Nike Global Challenge in August, where he teamed with Spartan teammate Adreian Payne on Team USA Midwest • Participated in the 2009 NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp, where he connected on 18-of-26 attempts from 3-point range • Participant at 2009 Lebron James Skills Academy and the 2009 Vince Carter Skills Academy, a skills camp for the top 20 prep wings in the country; Delvon Roe was a college counselor at the Vince Carter Skills Academy • Averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds as a sophomore, as Blackhawk Christian posted a 19-6 record, finishing in Elite 8 of Class 1A, winning a sectional championship • Ranked nationally by ESPNU Top 100 (61), Scout.com (82) and Rivals.com (115) • Among the top players in the nation at his position as ranked by ESPNU Top 100 (20 Shooting Guard), Scout.com (19 Shooting Guard) and Rivals.com (21 Small Forward) • Played for Coach Jay Sefton at Blackhawk Christian High School • Also excelled at golf.

Personal
Born March 4, 1992 • Son of Kelly and Kebra Byrd • Plans to major in business.