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Going into his junior year, Forbes decided to transfer. He wanted to come to [[Michigan State Spartans|Michigan State]] in part to be closer to home to take care of his young son and be near a family member with a medical issue. Forbes was granted a waiver to play for the [[Michigan State Spartans men's basketball|Spartans]] in the 2014–15 season. [[NCAA Division I|NCAA]] rules typically require transfer players to sit out one year, but the [[NCAA Division I|NCAA]] waivers are granted for athletes who transfer because of family hardship. Forbes still had two seasons of eligibility remaining at Michigan State.<ref name="Waiver">{{cite web|first=Kyle|last=Austin|url=http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2014/08/bryn_forbes_granted_ncaa_waive.html|title=Bryn Forbes granted NCAA waiver to play immediately for Michigan State basketball|website=MLive.com|date=August 20, 2014|access-date=March 13, 2016}}</ref>
Forbes looked to make an immediate impact due to the massive turnover from the previous season. Michigan State lost guards, [[Keith Appling]], [[Gary Harris]], and [[Russell Byrd]]. Three post players who displayed shooting ability also left, [[Adreian Payne]], [[Kenny Kaminski]], and Alex Guana.<ref name="Waiver" /> Forbes appeared in 39 games, starting 24, averaging 8.5 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 26.2 minutes per game. Forbes' sharp shooting continued as he ranked fourth in the [[Big Ten]] in three-point field-goal percentage overall (.427), eighth in [[Big Ten]] games (.405), and 12th in the [[Big Ten]] in three-point field goals made overall (1.8). He scored in double figures in 14 games, including a season-high 21 points at [[Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball|Wisconsin]] (3/1/15) and led [[Michigan State University|MSU]] in scoring in three games against [[Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball|Eastern Michigan]] (12/17/14; 14 points), [[Rutgers University|Rutgers]] (1/29/15; 18 points) and [[Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball|Wisconsin]] (3/1/15; 21 points). Forbes made two or more three-pointers in 19 games, including five games with four or more three-pointers, highlighted by a perfect 5-of-5 effort from behind the arc at [[Wisconsin Badgers|Wisconsin]] (3/1/15). Forbes shot a perfect 7-of-7 from the field, including 4-of-4 from three-point range en route to 18 points at [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish|Notre Dame]] (12/3/14). He ranked fourth on the team with 23 steals, highlighted by three steals at [[Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball|Nebraska]] (1/24/15). He shot .808 (42–52) from the foul line, ranking second on the team and shot .450 (9–20) from three-point range during [[Michigan State University|MSU]]'s [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|NCAA Tournament]] run to the [[Final four|Final Four]]. He scored 14 points in two [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|NCAA Tournament]] games against [[Georgia Bulldogs basketball|Georgia]] (3/20/15) in the second round and [[Louisville Cardinals men's basketball|Louisville]] (3/29/15) in the [[Elite Eight]] and scored the first five points of overtime in [[Michigan State University|MSU]]'s [[Elite Eight]] overtime victory, knocking down a three-pointer on the first possession of the extra stanza. His career-best of four assists against [[Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions and Golden Lady Lions|Arkansas-Pine Bluff]] came on December 6.<ref name="msubio" />
Forbes' senior year was one of much improvement. He became one of the country's top three-point shooters, making close to 50%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/stats/basketball-men/d1/current/individual/143|title=Three-Point Field-Goal Percentage {{!}} DI Men's Basketball Statistics - NCAA.com|website=NCAA.com|access-date=March 12, 2016}}</ref> He was the recipient of many awards and records during his senior year at Michigan State. On March 2, 2016, Forbes hit a team and [[Big Ten Conference]] record 11 three-point field goals, while leading Michigan State to a 97–66 win over [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights|Rutgers]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Joe|last=Rexrode|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2016/03/02/msu-rutgers-bryn-forbes/81246836/|title=Michigan State 97, Rutgers 66: Bryn Forbes sets Big Ten record for 3s|work=Freep.com|date=March 3, 2016|access-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref> Forbes, along with Denzel Valentine, was selected to the NCAA College Basketball Three-Point Contest following his senior year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.collegeslam.com.prod.sportngin.com/participants?_ga=1.213032918.391393238.1459473513|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160719160844/http://www.collegeslam.com.prod.sportngin.com/participants?_ga=1.213032918.391393238.1459473513|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 19, 2016|title=PARTICIPANTS|website=College Slam|access-date=April 1, 2016}}</ref> Forbes was beaten by his teammate in the first round of the competition. Forbes was named [[United States Basketball Writers Association|USBWA]] All-District V 1st Team,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2016/alldistrict160308.html|title=USBWA > News > 2015–16 Men's All-District Teams|work=SportsWriters.net|access-date=March 12, 2016}}</ref> Media All-Big Ten 2nd Team,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://btn.com/2016/03/07/see-official-2015-16-all-big-ten-teams-award-winners/|title=See official 2015–16 All-Big Ten teams & award winners|website=Big Ten Network|access-date=March 12, 2016}}</ref> Coaches All-Big Ten 2nd Team,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://btn.com/2016/03/07/see-official-2015-16-all-big-ten-teams-award-winners/|title=See official 2015–16 All-Big Ten teams & award winners|website=Big Ten Network|access-date=March 12, 2016}}</ref> and [[Portsmouth Invitational Tournament|PIT]] All-Tournament Team.<ref>{{cite web|first=Kyle|last=Austin|url=http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2016/04/matt_costello_bryn_forbes_win.html|title=Matt Costello, Bryn Forbes win all-tournament honors at Portsmouth Invitational|work=MLive.com|date=April 17, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
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