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College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / August 27

Tom Izzo Rips ‘Dirtbags’ Who Tamper in the Transfer Portal

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo strongly criticized those who are tampering in the transfer portal. Izzo, one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all time, didn’t hold back his thoughts on the portal when he recently chatted with Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / August 27

Arkansas to Play at Michigan State

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas, led by 2015 Naismith Hall of Fame inductee John Calipari, and Michigan State, led by 2016 Naismith Hall of Fame inductee Tom Izzo, are set to play a home-and-home series, the programs announced today.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 24

MSU's Izzo Identifies Best Win, Toughest Loss of His Career

Michigan State's legendary basketball coach, Tom Izzo, comes off yet another memorable NCAA Tournament run that saw his team defy expectations and make it all the way to the Elite Eight after winning the Big Ten by three games.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 23

MSU's Izzo Hungrier to Go Further Than Last Year

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo fulfilled his mission of making another tournament run last season as he took his team to its first Elite Eight since 2019.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 22

Izzo Promotes Promising 2025-26 Campaign for Veteran Forward

Michigan State basketball has been written off by much of the college basketball world this offseason. The Big Ten has only gotten better, while the Spartans took a bit of a step backward personnel-wise, but how significant that is remains to be seen.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 22

MSU's Izzo Calls Out Tampering Once Again

Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo spoke out about tampering in college sports and said he would be in favor of a rule that would essentially

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 21

Tom Izzo Opens Up About MSU's Brutal Non-Conference Gauntlet

Michigan State's 2025 non-conference schedule is one of its toughest in recent memory. The Spartans will face several teams likely to be ranked going into the season, starting with Kentucky in the Champions Classic.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 21

MSU's Izzo Speaks on Transfer Portal at Coaching Clinic

Legendary Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had some things to say about the transfer portal and the current state of college basketball while speaking at the Larry Shyatt Coaching Clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 13

Michigan State Offers Son of Spartan Legend

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo comes off a memorable 2024-25 season in which he got to coach the son of one of the first stars he ever had as a head coach.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 13

Is Michigan State's Tom Izzo Getting Disrespected?

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is one of the greatest coaches the sport of basketball has ever seen. Izzo has led the Spartans to 27 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, eight Final Fours and a national championship.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

Michigan State 2025-26 Preview: Spartans Still Have Tom Izzo

Tom Izzo defied many people in 2024-25 as his Michigan State Spartans won the Big Ten regular season championship by three games. They also ran to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019.

MSU Legend Magic Johnson on Challenge Tom Izzo Faces

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has made it clear time and time again where he stands with this current era of college athletics. While Izzo supports student-athletes getting paid, this ever-changing landscape dictated by the transfer portal and NIL test the very things he values -- loyalty, humility, development, relationships and culture.

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College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 8

Beloved Spartan Named Head Coach of Bahamas in FIBA AmeriCup

Former Michigan State guard and fan favorite Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn Jr. has had quite the year. Nairn comes off his first season as Bowling Green State men's basketball's associate head coach, one in which he got to return to the Breslin Center as an opponent against his alma mater and former head coach, Tom Izzo .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 4

Spartan Hoops Brushed Off in Big Ten Power Rankings

Michigan State is once again a team that has a lot of uncertainty surrounding it this offseason, but then again, things worked out for Tom Izzo and his squad after being in a similar situation a year ago.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 4

How About a New Conference for Nebraska Men’s Basketball?

Nebraska men’s basketball fans, are you a little tired of the Big Ten? Had enough of Tom Izzo and Sparty dominating the league what seems like every year?

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 1

Cam Ward Will Bring Energy for MSU Hoops

The Michigan State Spartans have reason to be excited about the 2025-26 college basketball season. While they did not hit the transfer portal particularly hard and already lost one of those additions for the season, MSU still has Tom Izzo running the show for this squad.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 27

Tom Izzo Continues to Solidify MSU's Culture

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo landed his point guard of the future on Friday, securing a commitment from four-star 2026 prospect Carlos Medlock Jr. The high-rising guard caught the staff’s attention early, and Izzo’s eye for guard talent struck again.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 26

Former Spartan Pulls Up to Moneyball Pro-Am

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo prides himself in the fact that players come back to his program. And it's not just those who graduated from Michigan State.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 25

MSU, Izzo Land Four-Star PG, First 2026 Commit

Michigan State basketball has been cooking lately with securing official visits, and now, the Spartans have finally landed their first commit from the class of 2026.

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

Tom Izzo continues to lead Michigan State to Elite Eight

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.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 29

Sweet 16 winners, losers: All-SEC Final Four on table

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.

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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.

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