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Branden Dawson expected to play Saturday for Michigan State

Michigan State v Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, PA - DECEMBER 31: Branden Dawson #22 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Bryce Jordan Center on December 31, 2013 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Justin K. Aller

Michigan State got one step closer to being back to full strength on Thursday.

Branden Dawson is almost back to 100%. He got the pins removed from his hand over the weekend and practiced with the team a bit on Tuesday and Wednesday. Izzo told reporters on Thursday that at tonight’s practice, Dawson will take part in 90% of it.

He’s gonna play with a little bit of a brace on that doesn’t seem like it affects a lot of things, but it still is there,” Izzo said. “How much I play him, I have no clue. I might know a little more today and tomorrow.”

It will be the first time in almost two months that the Spartans will be at full strength in practice. And if Dawson is able to suit up on Saturday, as expected, it will be the first time since January 4th against Indiana that the Spartans will have everyone available. Dawson missed nine games, and Michigan State went 4-5 during that stretch.

The question now?

How long will it take for everyone that’s available to get back to 100%?

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