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MSU's Morgan Brings Unique Experience to NCAA Tournament as Coach

MSU's Morgan Brings Unique Experience to NCAA Tournament as Coach

BUFFALO, N.Y. --- Some alumni come back to watch games. Some come back to join the coaching staff. If you look long enough behind the Michigan State bench during Thursday's NCAA Tournament first-round game against North Dakota State , you'll find Raymar Morgan .

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 18
Izzo, MSU Seeking to Show High-Major Pedigree vs. NDSU

Izzo, MSU Seeking to Show High-Major Pedigree vs. NDSU

BUFFALO, N.Y. --- Tom Izzo seems perfectly content with the chilly, semi-snowy weather a short distance from Niagara Falls (which he hasn't been to). "Weather's fine for me," Izzo said on Wednesday.

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

Projecting MSU's Rotation as March Madness Nears

Rotations in March Madness are simply a little bit different than in the regular season. Third-seeded Michigan State is probably going to distribute its minutes in a more top-heavy way than it has during most of the regular season.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 18
Multiple Spartans Remaining on Rotation Bubble in NCAA Tourney

Multiple Spartans Remaining on Rotation Bubble in NCAA Tourney

It's going to be interesting to see how much (or if) these guys play with Michigan State's season on the line. MSU has a pretty solid starting five right now of Fears-Scott-Carr-Kohler-Cooper.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 18
MSU's Jordan Hall Lists 2 New Standout Teammates

MSU's Jordan Hall Lists 2 New Standout Teammates

There are a lot of new, changing parts to Michigan State football, but Jordan Hall has remained a constant. The Spartans' star linebacker decided to come back once again for his senior season.

Michigan State Spartans News / Daily Faceoff / March 17
Report: Michigan State’s Nightingale to be named 2027 USA World Juniors head coach

Report: Michigan State’s Nightingale to be named 2027 USA World Juniors head coach

One of the top coaches in college is going to lead his country into one of international hockey’s biggest events. According to insider Frank Seravalli, USA Hockey is going to name Michigan State’s Adam Nightingale as head coach of the U.S.

Tom Izzo News / Athlon Sports / March 17
Michigan State Spartans: Tom Izzo Reveals True Feelings About How Deep His Team Could Go in March Madness

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.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 17
Scouting MSU Women's First Round NCAA Tournament Draw

Scouting MSU Women's First Round NCAA Tournament Draw

Since taking over in 2024, Robyn Fralick has led the Michigan State Spartans to three straight appearances in the NCAA Tournament. This season, Fralick guided the Spartans to a 22-8 record and the No.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 17
3 MSU Players Who Will Define Team's March Madness Run

3 MSU Players Who Will Define Team's March Madness Run

The hope is certainly that Michigan State will play more than one or two games in the NCAA Tournament. "I did figure out the bracket, and I don't see any reason why we shouldn't win the National Championship or get beat in the first weekend," Tom Izzo joked on Monday.

Coen Carr News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 17
High-Flyer Coen Carr Reveals Favorite Dunk of MSU Career

High-Flyer Coen Carr Reveals Favorite Dunk of MSU Career

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- There probably isn't a college basketball player with a more entertaining highlight tape than Coen Carr. Tom Izzo has joked that his dunks feel like they are worth six points with the momentum that they bring.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / March 16
Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / March 16
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 15

What MSU Needs in Each Game in Most Likely Final Four Path

The path to the Final Four for Michigan State is now set. MSU is a No. 3 seed in the East Region this year after just missing out on a 2 seed by being the nation's No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 15
Analyzing MSU Women's Intriguing March Madness Draw

Analyzing MSU Women's Intriguing March Madness Draw

Michigan State women's basketball is headed to March Madness for the third consecutive season. The Spartans (22-8) drew a 5 seed when the full bracket was revealed on Sunday night.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / March 15
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 15
Why MSU's Fort Earned Rotation Spot Despite UCLA Loss

Why MSU's Fort Earned Rotation Spot Despite UCLA Loss

The rotation for Michigan State may not be firmly set in March Madness. MSU was quickly ousted from the Big Ten Tournament by UCLA on Friday in an 88-84 loss .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 15
Preview: MSU's Spot in NCAA Tournament Revealed Live

Preview: MSU's Spot in NCAA Tournament Revealed Live

Michigan State's NCAA Tournament streak is about to be extended by another year. Selection Sunday is here, much to the delight of college basketball fans.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 15
3 Concerns for Michigan State Entering March Madness Prep

3 Concerns for Michigan State Entering March Madness Prep

The next game is the only one that's guaranteed now for Michigan State. MSU is now officially out of do-overs. The Spartans (25-7 overall) will learn where they land in the NCAA Tournament bracket on Sunday evening, but they're going to head into March Madness as the losers of two in a row.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 15
Best & Worst Case Scenarios for MSU on Selection Sunday

Best & Worst Case Scenarios for MSU on Selection Sunday

No matter if one's team is a lock for an NCAA Tournament bid or not, Selection Sunday comes with some nerves. Today is the day that the path is set in front of Michigan State for what it hopes will be another Final Four run.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / March 13
Tom Izzo News / College Sports Only / March 9
Tom Izzo Aggravated By Little Brother Chant In Loss To Michigan

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.

Jeremy Fears News / College Sports Only / March 9
Jeremy Fears Jr. Technical Foul Fuels Dirty Player Narrative

Jeremy Fears Jr. Technical Foul Fuels Dirty Player Narrative

Jeremy Fears Jr. can’t get out of his own way. Just weeks after the national debate on whether or not Fears is a dirty player, he came back with a between-the-legs kick to the groin of Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau.

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