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College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 3
Michigan State Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Spartans
Considering that Michigan State hasn’t missed an NCAA Tournament in nearly thirty years it’s more than fair to say that Tom Izzo has built a national power in East Lansing.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 1
Preview: MSU Basketball's Exhibition vs. Incarnate Word
Michigan State basketball is back in action (kind of). The Spartans are set to play the first of three exhibitions in the month-long lead-up to the official start of the 2026-27 season.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / September 18
Tom Izzo, Michigan State land 5-star PG in massive recruiting win
In today’s new age of college basketball, sometimes the old guard continues winning. Such was the case on Friday when Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans landed the commitment of five-star recruit Antonio Pemberton, one of the top-ranked point guards in the nation, as per The Field of 68.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 17
MSU Basketball Sets Up Exhibition on Night of Izzone Campout
This will be fun. Michigan State basketball announced on Thursday that it would be playing an exhibition game against Incarnate Word the night of the Izzone Campout on Friday, Oct.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
Tom Izzo issues official statement on Michigan State's president returning
What a difference a month makes.
Why MSU's Fears Doesn't Think Izzo Is Retiring Soon
Tom Izzo is entering Year 32 in charge of Michigan State basketball. He'll be 72 when this coming season wraps up. The Spartans' legendary coach is at the point where everybody seems to wonder, "Could this be it?" every year now.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 22
What Dusty May leaving Michigan means for Tom Izzo, Michigan State
Monday was anything but a slow news day for college basketball. Early in the day, news broke that University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May will become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania, Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel.
Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / June 15
Tom Izzo calls for Michigan State alums to rally together against Board of Trustees
Tom Izzo clearly loves the Michigan State Spartans.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Tom Izzo ‘disgusted’ by Michigan State leadership changes
Tom Izzo has been a part of the Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball staff since 1985, and the head coach since 1995. However, the latest events have left Izzo “disgusted” and “ashamed.” Michigan State president Kevin Guskiewicz left for Clemson, and athletic director J Batt left on Monday to take the same role at Kentucky.
Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / May 28
Michigan State's Tom Izzo mourning the death of his 100-year-old mother
Tom Izzo is mourning the loss of one of his beloved family members, his mother Dorothy Izzo, who has died at the age of 100.
MSU's Izzo Gives More Clarity to Ugochukwu's Late Portal Departure
It seemed like Michigan State had gotten through the transfer portal scot-free after it officially closed on midnight this past Tuesday. Schools have an additional 48 hours to enter names into the transfer portal once they are informed by the player, though.
College Basketball News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / April 17
Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo Doesn't Mince Words About Maryland In Story Shared By Spartans Player
As if the Maryland Terrapins didn't want to already turn the page on a rough 2025-26 campaign, which saw the program finish with a 12-21 overall record and 4-16 in Big Ten conference play.
MSU's Izzo Expresses Confidence in Roster Retention Pre-Portal
There is a good chance there won't be that many "to enter the transfer portal" headlines around Michigan State this offseason. Tom Izzo likes what he's heard back from his team in the days since the Spartans' season ended against UConn in the Sweet 16.
Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / April 1
Michigan State's Tom Izzo seriously considered coaching for Phoenix Suns
Tom Izzo has been the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans since 1995. He's a legend in East Lansing, and at 71 years old, there's a very real chance that he ends up retiring as a Michigan State lifer. He's been at MSU for 31 seasons straight. What's a few more, right?
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 28
Tom Izzo, 71, scoffs at retirement talk after Spartans' exit
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, at 71, is nowhere near ready to move on after 31 seasons with the Spartans. He was asked after Friday's Sweet 16 loss to UConn where he sees himself in five years.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27
Tom Izzo defiantly defends coaching style: ‘Don’t give a damn’
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the 17th time in his career, extending the Spartans’ streak of 27 consecutive tournament appearances.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 26
UConn, Michigan State muscle up in East Region semis
WASHINGTON -- Tom Izzo will attempt to coach Michigan State one step closer to his ninth Final Four when they meet a familiar UConn squad in Friday night's NCAA Tournament East Regional semifinal.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 26
No softy, Michigan State's unapologetic Tom Izzo doesn't 'give a damn' about critics
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tom Izzo rants and raves, delivers corrective messaging to players nostril-to-nostril, and the Michigan State Spartans are in the Sweet 16 for the 17th time despite a sideline demeanor critics might find less than endearing.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22
Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Nebraska continues best season ever
The second round of the 2026 men's basketball tournament kicked off on Saturday, sending its first eight teams to the Sweet 16. It was another day where it mostly followed the chalk and produced quite a few lopsided results.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 18
Tom Izzo And March: Why Michigan State Always Feels Like A Problem This Time Of Year
There are certain coaches you just trust this time of year, and Tom Izzo is at the top of that list. It does not matter what the seed says. It does not matter what happened in January or February.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 17
Michigan State Spartans: Tom Izzo Reveals True Feelings About How Deep His Team Could Go in March Madness
The Michigan State Spartans have been known as a team who can't be counted out in March because of Tom Izzo. A season ago, Michigan State was a two seed, and they made it to the Elite 8 before losing to the Auburn Tigers.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 16
Top five head coaches in men's 2026 NCAA Tournament
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College Basketball News / College Sports Only / March 9
Tom Izzo Aggravated By Little Brother Chant In Loss To Michigan
After finishing 2-0 against Michigan State this season, Michigan fans had a little fun while chanting “little brother” at the Michigan State team. In typical Tom Izzo fashion, he did not find this humorous.
College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 27
Tom Izzo Continues to Find Motivation From Purdue 'Treasure' Gene Keady
Even after 30 years at Michigan State, Tom Izzo needs a little motivation from time to time. He got what he needed on Thursday morning, meeting with Purdue icon Gene Keady for 90 minutes before the Spartans stepped onto the court named after him.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 8
Tom Izzo Stuns After Michigan State Win: Illinois Is 'a Better Team Than We Are'
There’s a reason an NBA playoff series is seven games long, and it’s the same reason each round in the NCAA Tournament is just one game: one night of basketball doesn’t decide which team is “better." In this game, the answer to that question can alter on a day-to-day basis.
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