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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.
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.
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 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
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 upset by Michigan State's defensive showing vs. Penn State despite 10th straight win
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gives his breakdown of Wednesday's 90-85 win over Penn State as Breslin Center.
Video: Michigan State coach Tom Izzo after a win at Ohio State
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo's full postgame press conference after a win at Ohio State on Jan. 3, 2025.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had high praise for the Spartans' next opponent, the Illinois Fighting Illini.
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Tom Izzo: Michigan State basketball returns 'with a sense of purpose' from Christmas break
EAST LANSING — Maybe it was the four-day Christmas break spent with his granddaughter, which Tom Izzo called ... power” to focus fully on Michigan State basketball’s players and program.
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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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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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 ...
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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 ...