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Michigan State freshman Kithier seizes quality minutes in Ward's absence

(Photo: Daniel Mears, Detroit News)

East Lansing — Adjusting to life in the Big Ten can be hard enough for most freshmen.

From getting used to college life while being counted on to compete against some of the best players in the country, there’s bound to be plenty of “freshmen moments” when things begin to get a bit overwhelming.

Now throw in not playing your senior year in high school while not seeing anything resembling regular playing time for most of the season and expecting a whole lot out of a first-year player might be asking a bit much.