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The family of an 8-year-old girl who befriended Michigan State University basketball star Adreian Payne is asking that people attending her memorial service next week wear bright colors and smiles in celebration of her life.
Tom Izzo was among those who honored Lacey's memory during a rally on the MSU campus following her death Tuesday from cancer.
The crowd stood to applaud Payne, who spoke softly in accepting the award, saying he nearly didn't travel to Los Angeles after the girl's death but was encouraged to by her father.
"This little tiny girl, she wasn't that big," Izzo said. "She wasn't that strong. But she sure was powerful, wasn't she?"
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo addressed crowd, describing Lacey's strength in her final days.
A memorial service will be held next week for an 8-year-old girl with cancer who befriended Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne.
For Branden Dawson, 144 characters would not be enough to express his feelings about the young girl.
Lacey Holsworth, the 8-year-old who battled cancer and became friends with Michigan State University basketball star Adreian Payne, has died.
Now that the national champion has been crowned, let's all take a collective sigh of relief.
So, Tom Izzo, how does it feel being at the Final Four this year?
Michigan State's Adriean Payne participated in the college dunk contest on Thursday night.
Gary Harris may hear Michigan State coach Tom Izzo tell him to go pro.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says he expects his rebuilding program to be underestimated again, a day after the Spartans were eliminated in the NCAA tournament.
Shabazz Napier scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half, and UConn beat Michigan State 60-54 to return to the Final Four a year after the Huskies were barred from the NCAA tournament.
Branden Dawson had 24 points and 10 rebounds and Michigan State beat top-seeded Virginia 61-59 on Friday night to advance to East Regional final.
