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Diving Deep Into MSU's Defensive Efforts

Michigan State is 11-1 at Christmas break, and Tom Izzo should be thrilled about how his team has played in the first 12 games of the season. The Spartans

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / December 23

National Title Odds: Ranking Top 25 betting favorites after Week 6 of college basketball

The latest national title odds in college basketball are in after Week 6 of the regular season. All odds are courtesy of BetMGM. We are a third of the way through the season so far as we go into a brief Christmas break.

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

Three Observations from MSU’s Motor City Victory Over Oakland

DETROIT — It’s pretty common for Oakland to be a pain in Michigan State’s backside, and Saturday was no different during the ninth-ranked Spartans’ 79-70 win.

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College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 20

MSU's Izzo, Oakland's Kampe Discuss Impact of Annual Matchup

DETROIT --- There are not many relationships between a high-major and a mid-major like Michigan State's and Oakland's. There are not many coaches from different programs who are closer than Tom Izzo and Greg Kampe.

Tom Izzo, Greg Kampe Stump for Tigers to Keep Tarik Skubal in Detroit

In Michigan, the annual showdown between Michigan State and Oakland has become a tradition unlike any other. Michigan State, based in East Lansing, and Oakland, based in Oakland, face each other in basketball every year.

3 Predictions for Michigan State's Detroit Clash with Oakland

Michigan State vs. Oakland is almost like a holiday on the Spartans' non-conference schedule. It comes pretty much every single year now, like me procrastinating on my Christmas shopping.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19

Why MSU's Jesse McCulloch is Key to Program's Future

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Jesse McCulloch had to patiently wait for his turn to play at Michigan State. The former No. 173 overall recruit in the class of 2024, McCulloch was a three-star prospect who was certainly going to be a project for Tom Izzo and the Spartans.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19

MSU, Izzo Seek to Preserve Perfect All-Time Record vs. Oakland

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State and Oakland have met 23 times. The Spartans have been victorious 23 times. They'll put that perfect record on the line on Saturday.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 18

Toledo HC Says Many Other B1G Teams Refuse to Play the Rockets after MSU Loss

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Tom Izzo is never one to duck away from a challenge in the non-conference schedule, even when it comes to the non-conference schedule.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 17

Michigan State Survives Despite Sloppy Second Half vs. Toledo

Michigan State rolled the Toledo Rockets on Tuesday evening, 92-69. MSU had a dominant first half, going up by 30, but a lack of energy in the second half allowed the Rockets to cut into the lead.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / December 16

National Title Odds: Ranking Top 25 betting favorites after Week 5 of college basketball

The latest national title odds in college basketball are in after Week 5 of the regular season. All odds are courtesy of BetMGM. Since we’re getting closer to Christmas, we are a third of the way through the season so far.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 15

Divine Ugochukwu, No. 9 Michigan State take aim at Toledo

After edging host Penn State in its Big Ten opener, ninth-ranked Michigan State will return home Tuesday night for a nonconference matchup against Toledo in East Lansing, Mich.

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

MSU's Izzo Compares Freshman Jordan Scott to 2 Former Spartans

Freshman Jordan Scott has already emerged as somebody Michigan State must give regular minutes to. Scott is averaging 3.7 points and 3.4 rebounds so far, but the impact he leaves is often not represented very well on the box score.

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

Tom Izzo Breaks Down Sloppy Win vs Penn State

After falling to No. 3 Duke, Michigan State had a full week to regroup and prepare. The Spartans responded by getting back on track with a hard-fought 76–72 road win over Penn State.

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College Basketball News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 14

Penn State's Mike Rhoades Earns Strong Recommendation From Tom Izzo

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo left Penn State on Saturday with a grueling Big Ten win and some advice for the Nittany Lions: Stick with coach Mike Rhoades and his young roster.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 14

Former Spartan Draymond Green Praises Tom Izzo's Character And Resilience

Michigan State has reached a record of 9-1 on the season after a riveting rivalry game against Penn State, in which both teams fought hard and kept it close to the very end.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 14

How Divine Ugochukwu Powered MSU to Victory

Michigan State survived a serious upset bid against the Penn State Nittany Lions and emerged victorious, 76-72. The Spartans battled runs and a suffocating defense from the Nittany Lions to stave off an upset, but the team has a lot of work to do before Big Ten play kicks into high gear.

College Basketball News / Nittany Central / December 14

Tom Izzo Raves About Penn State’s Fight After Near-Upset, Praises Mike Rhoades’ “Good Coach”

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State Basketball (8-3, 0-2) fought valiantly, including overcoming two larger deficits, before inevitably falling to No.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 13

Tom Izzo credits reporter before getting 100% real on Michigan State layup woes

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo called out an “impressive” feat Saturday. But after what became an unimpressive afternoon for his team against Penn State.

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

Izzo Pay Raise Signals Michigan State’s NIL Direction

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo has received a $1 million raise as part of his five-year contract. With the increase, Izzo is now the highest-paid head coach in the Big Ten, earning $7.2 million annually.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 12

Michigan State's Tom Izzo now highest-paid Big Ten coach

Michigan State made Tom Izzo the highest-paid basketball coach in the Big Ten on Friday, boosting his annual salary to about $7.2 million. The school's board of trustees approved the $1 million raise in Izzo's five-year contract, which automatically renews annually.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 12

After late collapse vs. Duke, 9 Michigan State takes on Penn State

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo was hot after Duke handed the Spartans their first loss of the season. "There were coverages that we just didn't do, and those are effort-related and intelligence-related, not skill-related," Izzo said in part.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 6

Michigan State HC Tom Izzo shares ‘worst part’ in Duke loss aftermath

Tom Izzo was critical of No. 7 Michigan State’s issues following the Spartans’ 66-60 loss to the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon. Going into the matchup, the Spartans had a perfect 8-0 record.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / December 2

Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Tom Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Tom Izzo has been with the Michigan State Spartans for a long time. He was hired as the head basketball coach in 1995 and has been a Spartan ever since, as he's carved out a legendary coaching career.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 26

No. 11 Michigan State, No. 16 UNC to clash at Fort Myers

Maybe it was just coach-speak when Michigan State's Tom Izzo insisted that he does not want to get too excited about his 11th-ranked Spartans while heading into a showdown with No.