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Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball earns a 2-seed in the South against Bryant

Tom Izzo had the perfect response to losing to Wisconsin in the Big Ten tourney

3 most likely first-round opponents for Michigan State basketball in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

The Michigan State vs. Wisconsin spread is a little surprising

Mar 2, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) and teammate guard Jaden Akins (3) celebrate as the clock winds down on Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball's BTT rematch with Wisconsin

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) checks his head as he walks for free throw after Oregon fouls on him during the second half of Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Jase Richardson provides positive injury update following knee to neck

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) dribbles against Oregon center Szymon Zapala (10), left, and guard Jaden Akins (3) during the second half of Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, March 14, 2025.

3 takeaways from Michigan State basketball's dominant win over No. 23 Oregon

Feb 8, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) looks for a way around Oregon Ducks guard TJ Bamba (5) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball's rematch with No. 23 Oregon

How will Michigan State basketball fare against Oregon?

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, and Oregon's head coach Dana Altman shake hands before the game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center East Lansing.

Picking Michigan State vs. Oregon in the Big Ten Tournament against the spread

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Michigan during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Has this been Tom Izzo's best coaching job yet at Michigan State?

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo huddles with Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.

Why Jeremy Fears Jr. is Michigan State basketball's key to a deep March run

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo speaks during senior day and Big Ten regular season championship celebration at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Tom Izzo wins 4th Big Ten Coach of the Year award after 11th title

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Dusty May after 79-62 win at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Dusty May takes cowardly route in defense of Michigan's role in MSU-UM scuffle

Michigan State's Tre Holloman shows off a piece of the net he helped cut down while the Spartans celebrate the Big Ten title after the game against Michigan on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Tre Holloman shares message he got from Mateen Cleaves, Cassius Winston post-scuffle

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Michigan State basketball, once again, proves that Michigan is soft

Michigan State's Tre Holloman, left, jaws at Michigan's Rubin Jones after scoring during the second half on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Tom Izzo lets Tre Holloman kiss the Spartan logo for "standing up for tradition"

Michigan State's Frankie Fidler moves to the hoop against Michigan during the first half on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan players stood on logo during Frankie Fidler's half-court kiss, too (Video)

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins celebrates a 3-point basket against Michigan during the first half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

3 takeaways from Michigan State basketball's blowout win over No. 17 Michigan

Michigan State's Jaden Akins moves the ball against Wisconsin during the second half on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 bold predictions for second installment of Michigan vs. Michigan State basketball

Feb 21, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) handles the ball during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Spread for Michigan vs. Michigan State Part II is vastly different from first meeting

Tom Izzo, Jase Richardson

Looking back at Tom Izzo's Big Ten titles after winning record-tying 11th

Michigan State's Jaden Akins celebrates after drawing Purdue foul during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Big Ten analyst says Jaden Akins should be the Defensive Player of the Year

Mar 6, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Nightmare NCAA Tournament scenario for Michigan State basketball

Mar 6, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) controls the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) defends during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

3 takeaways from Michigan State basketball's come-from-behind win at Iowa

Mar 2, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) moves the ball down the baseline against Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (7) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

The Michigan State vs. Iowa spread feels a little disrespectful to the Spartans

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, left, and Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo greet each other before a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball's battle with Iowa

Michigan State v USC

Michigan State basketball gets high praise from Magic Johnson