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FILE - In this March 16, 2014, file photo, Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, left, cuts the net with Lacey Holsworth, who is battling cancer and has become close to Payne, after Michigan State defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. Dick Vitale Vitale told Lacey Holsworth's father, Matt Holsworth, that he would raise $250,000 in Lacey's name that would be for a pediatric cancer research grant through The V Foundation for Cancer Research. He would do it by the night of his fundraising gala this Friday, May 16, in Sarasota, Florida. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

For Payne, Lacey remains on mind

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 16, 2014, file photo, Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, left, cuts the net with Lacey Holsworth, who is battling cancer and has become close to Payne, after Michigan State defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. Dick Vitale Vitale told Lacey Holsworth's father, Matt Holsworth, that he would raise $250,000 in Lacey's name that would be for a pediatric cancer research grant through The V Foundation for Cancer Research. He would do it by the night of his fundraising gala this Friday, May 16, in Sarasota, Florida. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Vitale honors Lacey’s memory

By JIM O'CONNELL - Associated Press

A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 16, 2014 file photo, Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, right, hoists the net with Lacey Holsworth, after Michigan State defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. Mourners are to gather tonight at Michigan State's Breslin Center to celebrate the life and legacy of Lacey Holsworth, an 8-year-old girl, who died last week because of cancer.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

‘Princess Lacey’ tributes painted over on rock

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A photo of Lacey Holsworth is displayed on the scoreboard during a memorial service for Lacey an 8-year-old Michigan State basketball fan whose battle with cancer inspired the team's players and coaches, Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Michigan State University's Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Princess Lacey’s life celebrated at Michigan State

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Young basketball fan’s memorial set for next week

Associated Press

** FILE ** In this March 16, 2014, file photo, Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, right, hoists the net with Lacey Holsworth, who is battling cancer, after Michigan State defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. The father of 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth, who befriended Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne, says his daughter has died. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Michigan State’s Payne honored at Wooden gala

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this March 16, 2014, file photo, Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, right, hoists the net with Lacey Holsworth, who is battling cancer, after Michigan State defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. The father of 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth, who befriended Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne, says his daughter has died. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

8-year-old girl befriended by basketball star dies of cancer

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this March 16, 2014, file photo, Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, right, hoists the net with Lacey Holsworth, who is battling cancer, after Michigan State defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. The father of 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth, who befriended Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne, says his daughter has died. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

8-year-old girl befriended by hoops star dies

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER - Associated Press

Michigan State's Adreian Payne claps his hands together after hitting a 3-point shot against Delaware in the first half during the second round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) **FILE**

Bilas on board with sweetest story of NCAA tourney

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Michigan St finds leadership in senior Payne

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, left, cuts the net with Lacey Holsworth, who is battling cancer and has become close to Payne, after Michigan State defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament on Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mich State’s Payne treats a little girl as sister

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press