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Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers center Johann Gr¸nloh (17) defends against NC State Wolfpack guard Tre Holloman (5) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Recapping how Michigan State transfers did during the 2025-26 season

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 30, 2026

3 Michigan State basketball players facing the most important offseasons

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 30, 2026

The 2027 Final Four location puts immense pressure on Tom Izzo and Michigan State

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 30, 2026

Duke's recent NCAA Tournament chokes should be a less for Michigan State fans

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jordan Scott (6) holds the ball from Louisville Cardinals forward/center Sananda Fru (13) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Michigan State could look to recent opponent to address transfer portal need

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks with guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Would 2026-27 be Tom Izzo’s last season if he wins a national title?

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 30, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., center, leaves the court with Jesse McCulloch, left, and Coen Carr, right, after Fears' shot to end the first half against Cornell on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 offseason roster moves that will make Michigan State a national title favorite

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo looks on during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Another ideal transfer big option for Michigan State has entered the portal

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo’s biggest transfer portal need has become glaringly obvious

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo looks on during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The perfect Michigan State big man addition hasn’t decided to transfer yet

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 29, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Devin Royal (21) fights for the ball against Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) in the first half at Value City Arena on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

Could Tom Izzo pursue an Ohio State forward transfer who he once recruited?

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 29, 2026

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) shoots falling backwards as Connecticut guard Solo Ball (1) defends during the second half of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional game against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Michigan State lost the game 67-63.

Jeremy Fears Jr.'s Achilles heel reared its ugly head once again in the Sweet 16

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 28, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., center, leaves the court with Jesse McCulloch, left, and Coen Carr, right, after Fears' shot to end the first half against Cornell on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Way-too-early starting starting 5 projections for Michigan State in 2026-27

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 28, 2026

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo arrives off the team bus at 8 pm for their 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional game against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Tom Izzo makes a bold claim that Michigan State fans are going to love

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks with guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo nearly brought to tears over unprecedented locker room scene after UConn loss

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 28, 2026

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks with guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) during the second half of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional game against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Michigan State lost the game 67-63.

Jeremy Fears Jr. vows to use UConn loss as fuel for deep run in 2026-27

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo and UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley react after the game in a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Michigan State fans will love Dan Hurley's postgame message for Tom Izzo

Ericka Brockish

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo wasted no time in revealing his transfer portal plans after Sweet 16 loss

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 28, 2026

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo laughs at a question during a press conference at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
The Spartans plays the University of Connecticut on Friday evening.

Tom Izzo doesn't sound like he's hanging it up any time soon after another Sweet 16

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 28, 2026

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo

It couldn’t be clearer what Tom Izzo needs to change to bring Michigan State another title

Josh Yourish

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) dribbles the ball against the UConn Huskies in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Michigan State’s season abruptly ended in Sweet 16 by UConn thanks to usual mistakes

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 28, 2026

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) celebrates a play against North Dakota State during the first half of NCAA Tournament First Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

3 reasons Michigan State is going to beat UConn to advance to the Elite 8

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 27, 2026

Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) and forward Jordan Scott (6) celebrate a play against Louisville during the second half of NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

3 biggest concerns for Michigan State’s Sweet 16 battle vs. UConn

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 1, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks with Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Jeremy Fears Jr. sees major value in having faced UConn in exhibition play

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 27, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Louisville during the first half of NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Tom Izzo and Dan Hurley couldn't be more in lockstep on their coaching philosophy

Ericka Brockish

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Mar 27, 2026

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) celebrates a 3-pointer against Louisville with guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) during the second half of NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Michigan State vs UConn final betting odds and a prediction for the Sweet 16

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 27, 2026

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1), left, guard Trey Fort (9), right, and teammates wave at fans to celebrate 77-69 win over Louisville at the NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

3 key stats that are going to decide Michigan State vs UConn in the Sweet 16

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 27, 2026

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo smiles as he greets Michigan’s Dusty May before their rivalry matchup game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Tom Izzo upsets Michigan fans, media with a simple quote about tampering

Connor Muldowney

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Mar 27, 2026

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