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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 16

Michigan State Baseball Impresses During Opening Weekend

Usually overlooked, Michigan State's baseball team caught the eye of those across college baseball this weekend, opening the season with a 2-1 series win over No.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 16

MSU Gets Crystal-Ball Prediction for In-State Prospect

Michigan State appears to be positioning itself to add another member to its 2027 class. On Sunday, the Spartans received a crystal ball prediction from Corey Robinson of SpartanTailgate (247Sports) to get Brighton (Mich.) offensive tackle prospect Jack Carlson .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 15

Turnover Woes Cost MSU Women in Rivalry Loss at Michigan

To expect a win against a top-10 rival on the road, you have to take care of the basketball. Michigan State women's basketball didn't do that on Sunday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 15

3 Things to Watch in MSU Women's Rematch at Michigan

Michigan State women's basketball is in search of another statement win as its regular season is nearing its end. The 13th-ranked Spartans are in Ann Arbor to take on their arch-rival, No.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 15

Reviewing Michigan State's Top 2027 Targets

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and his staff have done a fantastic job during the 2026 college basketball recruiting cycle. To date, the Spartans have signed four top-100 prospects and currently sit with a consensus top-five class in the country. As the 2026 cycle winds down, Izzo and company have begun shifting their focus to the 2027 cycle.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 15

Preview: MSU Women’s Big Rematch Against Michigan

Another huge test awaits the Michigan State women's basketball team, which still has a whole lot to play for. No. 13 MSU is coming off a blowout loss to second-ranked UCLA at home on Wednesday night.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 15

Watch: UCLA's Defensive Struggles Ahead of Michigan State Clash | Big Ten Basketball

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 15

Why 1st-Half Struggles a Major Concern for MSU Moving Forward

"Michigan State basketball" and "early lead" are terms that have not been put together much lately. The 10th-ranked Spartans got crushed by Wisconsin on Friday, 92-71 .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 15

2 Changes Needed for MSU to Go Deep in March

Michigan State won't go very far in March with how it is playing right now. The Spartans have now lost three of their last four after a 92-71 blowout loss at Wisconsin on Friday night.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 14

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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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.