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MSU's Izzo Lays Out Challenge for 2 Bench Players

MSU's Izzo Lays Out Challenge for 2 Bench Players

Earlier this season, Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo sensed his team needed more if it was going to compete in the Big Ten, so he brought his group of five bench players into his office and let them know exactly what he needed from them.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 20
Spartans Offer 4-Star QB Who Decommitted From Michigan

Spartans Offer 4-Star QB Who Decommitted From Michigan

Michigan State football has entered itself into the conversation for the services of one of the nation's top quarterbacks. The Spartans extended an offer on Thursday to four-star Tabor Academy (Mass.) quarterback Peter Bourque on Thursday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 19
How Carr, Fears Can Help Michigan State in Homestretch

How Carr, Fears Can Help Michigan State in Homestretch

Michigan State obliterated UCLA on Tuesday night in one of its most complete and impressive performances of the college basketball season. The Spartans took complete control of the game behind its patented defense and transition basketball but also displayed another dimension to their offense that could add more firepower if it comes consistently.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 19
Spartans to Host Talented 2027 Lineman on Official Visit

Spartans to Host Talented 2027 Lineman on Official Visit

The 2027 recruiting cycle has become the focal point of the college football world, and heading into the spring, prospects across the country have started scheduling visits with some of their top schools.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 18
Crystal-Ball Prediction Has MSU Landing Elite 2027 Defensive Back

Crystal-Ball Prediction Has MSU Landing Elite 2027 Defensive Back

Under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State has been highly active on the 2027 recruiting trail in recent weeks, with the Spartans continuing to emerge as contenders for some of the top prospects in the class.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 18
MSU Football Announces Date of 'Spring Showcase' at Spartan Stadium

MSU Football Announces Date of 'Spring Showcase' at Spartan Stadium

Michigan State football fans are going to get a look at their new-look team this spring. On Wednesday afternoon, the program announced that it will be hosting a "Spring Showcase" at Spartan Stadium to finish off this year's round of spring practices.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 18
MSU's Fears Now Approaching Program Record as Assists Pile Up

MSU's Fears Now Approaching Program Record as Assists Pile Up

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State's point guard is continuing to play like one of the best players in the country. Jeremy Fears Jr. "played one of his best games" of his career against UCLA , as Tom Izzo put it afterwards.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 18
3 Observations From MSU’s Significant Win Over UCLA

3 Observations From MSU’s Significant Win Over UCLA

EAST LANSING, Mich. — No. 15 Michigan State looked like a team more primed for a run in March on Tuesday night. The Spartans played what felt like an inverse of Friday’s game at Wisconsin .

Xavier Booker News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 18
UCLA's Booker Shows Appreciation for MSU Reception

UCLA's Booker Shows Appreciation for MSU Reception

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- The handling of a transfer's return to his old school can go plenty of different directions. It felt like the return of UCLA's Xavier Booker to Michigan State went in a positive direction.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 18
UCLA’s Mick Cronin drops NSFW take on Michigan State’s student section after loss

UCLA’s Mick Cronin drops NSFW take on Michigan State’s student section after loss

There are a number of college basketball coaches who lose their temper, both on the sidelines and during press conferences. Rick Pitino, Tom Izzo, John Calipari and Dan Hurley all have intense personalities.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 17
Where MSU Hoops Lands in Latest Bracket Projections

Where MSU Hoops Lands in Latest Bracket Projections

Less than a month from right now, the NCAA Tournament field will be set. Immediately after the Big Ten Tournament final is concluded on Sunday, March 15, the Selection Show will commence and reveal where Michigan State landed.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 17
MSU's Izzo Expands on Booker's 'Amicable' Departure as Return Nears

MSU's Izzo Expands on Booker's 'Amicable' Departure as Return Nears

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- You used to not see college teams going up against former players very often. That's going to happen on Tuesday at the Breslin Center.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 17
Top In-State Wide Receiver Eyeing Michigan State Visit

Top In-State Wide Receiver Eyeing Michigan State Visit

Under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State has been highly active on the recruiting trail in recent weeks, and the Spartans are emerging as contenders

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 17
3 Predictions Ahead of MSU's Must-Win Game vs. UCLA

3 Predictions Ahead of MSU's Must-Win Game vs. UCLA

Tuesday night might show if Michigan State is just in another “February lull” or if its season’s trajectory is actually in jeopardy. The 15th-ranked Spartans

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 16
Where MSU Slid in Rankings Following Loss at Wisconsin

Where MSU Slid in Rankings Following Loss at Wisconsin

Michigan State has been struggling lately. The latest loss for the Spartans (20-5 overall, 10-4 Big Ten) was the most lopsided the program has seen in nearly four calendar years.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 16
MSU Football Offers Texas DL Prospect with Great Size

MSU Football Offers Texas DL Prospect with Great Size

Michigan State football is expressing interesting in an intriguing prospect that it would like to add to its defensive line. Back on Friday, the Spartans sent over an offer to 6-foot-7, 245-pound defensive lineman Finn Walker, he announced on social media.

Xavier Booker News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 16
Why UCLA's Booker Deserves Positive Welcome in Return to MSU

Why UCLA's Booker Deserves Positive Welcome in Return to MSU

The transfer portal sometimes creates storylines like these. Michigan State and UCLA are set to do battle on Tuesday night at East Lansing. That sets up the return to the Breslin Center for former Spartan Xavier Booker, who transferred from MSU to UCLA this past offseason.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 15
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 14
How Wisconsin blitzed No. 10 Michigan State to upset another top-10 foe

How Wisconsin blitzed No. 10 Michigan State to upset another top-10 foe

Nick Boyd had 29 points and John Blackwell added 24 to pace Wisconsin to a dominant 92-71 victory over No. 10 Michigan State in a Big Ten Conference matchup Friday night.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5
Tom Izzo had a pointed message to Michigan State star after groin-kicking incident

Tom Izzo had a pointed message to Michigan State star after groin-kicking incident

Is Jeremy Fears Jr. trying to be the next Draymond Green? The No. 10 Michigan State Spartans star has been receiving lots of backlash for his actions during Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

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