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Tom Izzo has spent the past 30 seasons as head coach of the Michigan State Spartans and has been with the program for 42 years in total. Over that span, he’s developed a multitude of friendships and rivalries. He’s also seen a lot of …
Michigan State was hoping a foul call might help rescue them at the end of their loss to Wisconsin on Saturday, but it never came. The Spartans lost to the Badgers 77-74 in their semifinal game of the Big Ten Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in …
Sunday’s rivalry game between Michigan and Michigan State turned heated in the final minute after Michigan players interrupted the Spartans’ Senior Day tradition. For roughly 30 years, Spartans seniors have maintained a tradition in which …
Tom Izzo isn’t thinking about retiring just yet, but he does have a shortlist of early candidates for when that time eventually comes. The longtime Michigan State head coach Izzo appeared this week on the “College Hoops Today …
Tom Izzo and his son Steven went viral on Wednesday for their emotional interview after Michigan State’s 53-49 win over Northwestern at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. Wednesday marked senior night for the Spartans’ men’s …
Michigan State basketball player Jeremy Fears is recovering after being shot in the leg, the school announced Saturday. Fears, a freshman guard, was shot in the leg near his hometown of Joliet, Ill., while on Christmas break. He underwent surgery, …
Jase Richardson is officially heading to his father’s old stomping grounds. Jase, the teenage son of former NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Jason Richardson, announced this weekend that he has committed to Michigan State University, his …
Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans lost to Kansas State 98-93 in overtime of their Sweet 16 matchup at Madison Square Garden in New York in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, and the Michigan State coach was not exactly oozing class after the …
Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans pulled off a nice win over Kentucky on Tuesday night, and he offered a considerate comment about his opponent afterwards. The Spartans beat the Wildcats 86-77 in double overtime, taking advantage after Oscar …
Tom Izzo got into a heated altercation with a player during Michigan State’s loss to UCLA on Thursday night, and Spartans alumni were quick to downplay the incident. Izzo was upset with Gabe Brown over some poor defensive rotations at the end …
Michigan State has crossed a line with a hideous sponsorship deal it announced on Thursday. The Spartans announced that their men’s basketball team will have a presenting sponsor as part of their name. Seriously. Yes, the basketball team will …
Michigan State got hammered by Michigan on Thursday, but one stat may be working in the Spartans’ favor for Sunday’s rematch. Chris Mackinder pointed out on Twitter Saturday that Sunday’s rematch will mark the fourth time under Tom …
This college basketball season has been unlike any other in recent memory, especially for some of the premier, blue blood programs. The best, most accomplished program in each of college basketball’s top four conferences are having their worst season …
One of the top college basketball recruits in recent memory has announced his college choice — with a pretty big caveat. Emoni Bates, the consensus No. 1 recruit in the 2022 class, announced Monday on ESPN that he has committed to Michigan …
College basketball spends four and a half months allowing teams, fans, and media to sort things out. There are debates about the eye test, a full season resume, and what to expect from a team in the future. Some teams, regardless of how they looked …
It’s hard to believe we’re nearing college basketball’s home stretch already. Conference play seemingly just started, but teams are already separating themselves in the standings and making their case for tournament bids and seeds. With the entirety …
