Tom Izzo, Illinois and Michigan

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo: Illinois Is the Best Team in the Big Ten
To be fair to Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, there aren't as many Alan Andersons and Shannon Browns across college basketball as there once were. So when Izzo butchered the names of Kasparas Jakucionis,
As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern, Tom Izzo unsure of Big Ten race
As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern atop the Big Ten, Tom Izzo is unsure of what to expect in the unpredictable conference race.
'Rebounding U': Tested against Illinois, Izzo wants more on the boards from Spartans
I was really disappointed in that whole area, because this is Rebounding U, right?” Izzo said Sunday. “I mean, Linebacker U at Penn State, this is Rebounding U, and we didn't do a very good job.” All season,
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Illinois, Looks Ahead to Rutgers
No. 8 Michigan State is in the midst of a bit of a break before it returns to the hardwood to take on Rutgers at Madison Square Garden on
Watch Tom Izzo recaps MSU Basketball's 'crazy' win over Illinois
Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.
Michigan State’s thrilling win over Illinois has Tom Izzo feeling nostalgic
As long as Tom Izzo is the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, they’re not a team that should be overlooked.
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
Tom Izzo sees Michigan State basketball getting tougher, but so does the schedule
Tom Izzo sees No. 12 Michigan State basketball getting tougher after beating No. 20 Illinois on Sunday, but also knows so will the Spartans' schedule.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo calls Illinois the 'best team' in Big Ten
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is impressed by what he sees from Illinois. The Spartans beat Illinois Sunday.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about rebounding in win over Illinois.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about Jeremy Fears Jr.'s success this year. Isaac Howard had four goals and one assist in MSU's 6-4 win vs. Penn State. Watch Next   Vlad Goldin scored 31 points in Michigan's 80-76 OT win over Northwestern.
Big Ten basketball weekend in review
Michigan State remains unbeaten in Big Ten play. That and other stories emerged from the basketball weekend in the conference ...
Is MSU in the Driver's Seat in the Big Ten?
The Michigan State Spartans lead the Big Ten with an undefeated conference record, but a few other teams are hot on their ...
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Big Ten Top Ten: Conference men's basketball teams ranked ahead of Week 12 action
It's the start of a new semester, and it's also the start of my Big Ten Top Ten Basketball Rankings. This series will work ...
Illinois, Kasparas Jakucionis to give Spartans toughest test yet in Big Ten
No. 19 Illinois (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) will visit Breslin Center for Sunday’s noon tip. The Fighting Illini are the ...
MSU's Fears Has Been on a Roll Amidst Winning Streak
Michigan State men's basketball has been the hottest team in the Big Ten. Earning a spot in the top 10 in the rankings this week, and deservingly so, the Sparta ...
Big Ten men's basketball power rankings: How landscape looks after Ohio State stuns Purdue
Following Purdue's 73-70 loss, let's assess the state of the Big Ten. Big Ten men's basketball power rankings: How landscape ...
Tipsheet: Missouri's roll towards the NCAA Tournaments hits roadblock in Texas
Missouri had a chance to bank a precious Southeastern Conference road victory Tuesday night at Texas, but the Tigers let it ...
Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Spartans Getting it Done Before the Storm
On this episode of the Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast, our Aidan Champion and host Bryan Anthony Davis revisit the win over Illinois before looking ahead to that brutal February schedule. You ...