Michigan State's Adreian Payne doubtful for game vs. Indiana

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State senior forward Adreian Payne is likely to miss his fourth consecutive game with a right foot sprain Tuesday, when No. 3 Michigan State hosts Indiana (7 p.m., ESPN), coach Tom Izzo said at his weekly news conference Monday.

Izzo said Payne is technically "day-to-day," but "I'd say doubtful for (Tuesday)."

"We're preparing like he's not playing," Izzo said of Payne. "And if we get him, it's a bonus."

Payne is doing some running early this week, and activity will be increased as he handles pain. A more likely return date for Payne is Saturday, when Michigan visits the Breslin Center.

Joe Rexrode writes for The Detroit Free Press.