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Tom Izzo challenges Michigan State to measure up against his top Big Ten team
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson, top left, blocks a shot by Penn State guard Ace Baldwin Jr. (1) as Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP
What makes Tom Izzo special for Michigan State basketball? He'll tell you 'straight up'
Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo Compares Illinois Basketball to 'Celtics or Lakers'
Izzo is taking the threat of the Illini seriously as he prepares his Spartans for Sunday's matchup in East Lansing
Tom Izzo alarmed with defense after No. 12 Michigan State basketball's 10th straight win
Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's continued second-half defensive issues "a problem" after an 90-85 win over Penn State on Jan. 15, 2025.
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Penn State, Looks Ahead to No. 19 Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State is heading into what will likely be its toughest conference game yet when it hosts No. 19 Illinois on Sunday.
Michigan State basketball continues to impress Tom Izzo. But you know he's not relaxing
It was a ninth straight win and fifth in a row to open Big Ten play as No. 14 Michigan State basketball beat Northwestern but showed some flaws late.
Tom Izzo rips effort by Michigan State: 'We're not anywhere yet'
Michigan State beat Penn State 90-85 on Wednesday to earn its 10th straight win. That doesn’t mean that Spartans head coach Tom Izzo was pleased after the game, though. Izzo was disappointed with his team’s effort in the victory, particularly on the defensive end of the court.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Win Over Northwestern, Looks Ahead to Penn State
EAST LANSING, Mich. No. 12 Michigan State extended its perfect Big Ten record to 5-0 on Sunday when it bested Northwestern, 78-68, on the road. The Spartans hel
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Toughness test coming at Michigan State
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood in a NCAA basketball game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Wednesday, January 8, ...
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Michigan State basketball might be even better than Tom Izzo thought they could be
The blossoming of those three members of Tom Izzo’s 2023 recruiting class has No. 19 Michigan State surging to close out 2024. And its those second-year Spartans who very well might hold the ...
Izzo Frustrated With Spartans' Defensive Effort Against Penn State
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0) picked up another clutch conference win on Wednesday night, earning a thrilling 90-85 victory over the Penn State ...
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Tom Izzo calls out 'screwed up society' for contributing to Jeremy Fears technical
Following the game, Tom Izzo shared some of his thoughts on the technical foul, explaining that he needs to get his message ...
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A year after being shot, Jeremy Fears Jr. showing toughness for Michigan State basketball
EAST LANSING — Jeremy Fears Jr. returned to the Little Caesars Arena locker room at halftime and demanded Tom Izzo give him a challenge. Michigan State basketball’s young point guard wanted to ...
Spartans' Izzo Putting Zero Value in Top-15 Ranking
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0) are off to their best start since 2019 and have quickly climbed the national rankings to being a top 15 team in t ...
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo shares heartwarming moment with son Steven Izzo
Tom Izzo's daughter Raquel posted on her Instagram story about the night that her brother, Steven, finally scored a bucket for Michigan State.
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Michigan State’s star freshman doesn’t see a wall in the way
Richardson wasn’t born when his dad arrived on campus as a high-flying freshman who helped Michigan State win a national ...