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College Basketball News / The Only Colors / July 3
A Look At Revenue Sharing In The Big Ten Sports Landscape 
Football and Basketball players will get paid, but will anyone else? With the June football commitment cycle wound down, we’re basically just biding our time here until we can start football previews.
Draymond to Succeed Izzo? The Spartan Legend Teases the Idea
Most folks do not want to hear this, but Hall-of-Fame head coach Tom Izzo will not be the head coach of Michigan State basketball forever, and there will need to be a successor for the head coaching position.
Will Tom Izzo Capture Second National Championship Before He Retires?
Tom Izzo didn’t get named to the Basketball Hall of Fame for no reason. He’s built a rare kind of longevity, entering his 31st season as Michigan State's head coach — a feat only matched at the highest level by legends like Adolph Rupp, Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim, and Phog Allen, each of whom coached 40+ years with one program.
The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 39 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
Bold Predictions for MSU Basketball in 2025-26
The Michigan State Spartans will be an intriguing team on the basketball court next season. Tom Izzo’s squad faced significant turnover this offseason for the first time in the transfer portal era, meaning fans will see new faces in new roles and familiar faces in expanded ones.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 27
MSU's Izzo Embraces Richardson Following Draft Selection
Former Michigan State star guard Jase Richardson was amongst family and friends on Wednesday night as he celebrated his draft selection to the Orlando Magic, No.
Divine Ugochukwu on Transferring to Michigan State
HOLT, Mich. -- Michigan State coach Tom Izzo addressed several needs through the transfer portal this offseason. One of those was a backup point guard.
MSU's Izzo Influenced Richardson to Declare for NBA Draft
After the conclusion of Michigan State's 2024-25 season, many wondered if star guard Jase Richardson would be returning for his sophomore season despite being a projected first-round draft pick this year.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 22
Who is the Last Spartan to Average Over 20 Points?
A little Michigan State Spartans basketball trivia is a good way to get through the offseason as coach Tom Izzo and his club prepare for another strong season.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 20
Is MSU Alum Draymond Green a Future Hall of Famer?
For 30 years, Tom Izzo has built Michigan State basketball into a national juggernaut. In that time, he's collected a national championship (2000), eight Final Four appearances, and 11 trips to the Elite Eight — including one in 2025.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 19
HOF Coach's Stance on Portal Tampering Aligns With MSU's Izzo's
Michigan State's legendary coach Tom Izzo has made his stance on the transfer portal quite clear. Yes, Izzo believes players should get paid. Yes, Izzo supports pursuing places they think will present better opportunities for them.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 19
Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo Dealt Unfortunate News
Led by head coach Tom Izzo, the Michigan State Spartans have consistently been among the best college basketball programs over the past several seasons.
College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / June 19
Date Now Finalized for Big-Time Duke Basketball Road Test
As head coach of the Duke basketball program, Jon Scheyer is 1-0 versus Tom Izzo and his Michigan State Spartans, as the Blue Devils prevailed, 74-65, on a neutral court at the 2023 Champions Classic in Chicago's United Center.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 18
MSU's Tom Izzo Gives Statement on Kaleb Glenn's Injury
Michigan State men's basketball confirmed the news that junior transfer wing Kaleb Glenn has suffered a torn patella tendon that will have him sit out for the entire 2025-26 season on Wednesday.
Report: Spartans Showing Interest in One of Top '27 PGs
Michigan State basketball is at that point in the offseason when it can focus heavily on recruiting, an area, of course, that coach Tom Izzo thrives in.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 17
Duke & Michigan State Set For December
This ought to be good Duke and Michigan State have put on some great games over the year and Tom Izzo has never shied away from a tough schedule. So the Blue Devils and the Spartans are going to have a rumble in Michigan State’s Breslin Center on December 6th.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sends stern message to fans amid transfer portal criticism
Tom Izzo has been on the sidelines for the Michigan State men’s basketball program since 1983 and has been head coach since 1995. The Hall of Famer has seen college basketball evolve around him, and he is preaching patience to the fans who are adjusting to the current era of NIL, revenue sharing and the transfer portal.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 13
Watch: MSU's Tom Izzo Grants Scholarship to Nick Sanders
Another Michigan State men's basketball player is now on a full scholarship, one who has been with the program for three seasons. Spartans coach Tom Izzo granted junior guard Nick Sanders a full scholarship during the final day of the program's annual summer camp.
A Closer Look at Saddi Washington
MSU’s newest assistant had a big impact in his first year on Tom Izzo’s staff Michigan State basketball assistant coach Saddi Washington recently tweeted (or maybe X’d - whatever, I don’t know) about his first year on Tom Izzo’s staff.
New College Basketball Rule Big for Izzo, MSU
The NCAA announced a new rule for men's college basketball starting next season. On Tuesday, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved the implementation of a coach's challenge.
Report: Spartans' Transfer F Ranked Top-100 Transfer
The Michigan State Spartans brought in several new transfers to join the 2025-26 roster as head coach Tom Izzo looks to win another Big Ten title and make an even deeper run in the NCAA Tournament.
3 Burning Questions for Michigan State Basketball in 2025-26
We're three months removed from Michigan State's Elite Eight run, and with several key departures, Coach Tom Izzo’s squad has plenty of work to do. Sure, it’s shaping up to be a transition year in East Lansing — but if there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s to never count out Tom Izzo.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo fires back at critics of his NIL, transfer portal usage
College sports will enter a new era of NIL following the approval of the house settlement this past week. Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo to provide his thoughts on the ever-evolving situation.
Tom Izzo Shrugs Off ‘Michigan State Southwest’ Talk As Suns Turn To Jordan Ott
Tom Izzo has heard the jokes. He’s seen the memes. And yes, he knows Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia keeps pulling from the Michigan State tree. But according to the longtime Spartans coach, the narrative doesn’t quite match the motive.
Jase, Jason Share Respective Perspectives on Playing Under MSU's Izzo
Jase Richardson is on his way to hearing his name called in this month's NBA Draft, and the Richardson name will once again be stitched on the back of an NBA jersey.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / May 1
Tom Izzo named co-interim AD in Michigan State shakeup
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo and deputy athletic director Jennifer Smith were named as co-interim athletic directors while the university searches for a permanent replacement for Alan Haller.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 28
Michigan State continues inevitable Elite Eight runs under Tom Izzo
The Michigan State Spartans may not always have the best talent or the most impressive roster, but as long as Tom Izzo is leading the program you can be sure they are going to be a force to be reckoned with when March rolls around.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 29
Men's Sweet 16 winners, losers: All-SEC Final Four remains on table
The Elite Eight in the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament is officially set, and it will feature another appearance from Michigan State's Tom Izzo and the possibility of four SEC teams advancing to the Final Four.
Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / March 25
Michigan State is mirroring its 2000 national championship run
The Spartans, led by head coach Tom Izzo, last advanced to the Elite Eight in 2019. They'll be looking to end that six-year drought on Friday and continue their march towards a third national title.
Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / March 18
Michigan State's Tom Izzo heads into March Madness with nothing to prove
It sounds like Izzo is doing his best to not get caught up in the "what have you done for me lately?" culture.
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