Spartans Basketball

Feb 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) scores past the defense of UCLA Bruins center Aday Mara (15) and forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

What went wrong in Michigan State basketball's loss to UCLA?

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Julia Ayrault named to women's national player of the year watchlist

3 takeaways from Michigan State basketball's crushing loss to UCLA

Final betting odds moving rapidly in Michigan State basketball's favor vs. UCLA

Feb 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo talks to  guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) on the sideline during the first half against the USC Trojans at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball at UCLA

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Michigan State basketball learns best from losses

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Feb 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) dribbles down the sideline against the USC Trojans at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball remains in the top 10 despite USC loss

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Jaren Jackson Jr. playing at elite level, named NBA All-Star again

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Despite slip-up vs. Oregon, Michigan State women's basketball remains confident

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Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) high-fives student fans after 73-51 win over Minnesota at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

Michigan State vs. USC final odds and a prediction

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From left, Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0), guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1), forward Frankie Fidler (8), guard Jaden Akins (3) and center Szymon Zapala (10) watch a play against Minnesota during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball's battle at USC

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) during the first half against Minnesota at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

Michigan State basketball has 8th-best odds to win 2025 national title

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Jan 28, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) celebrates a big three point shot against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball faces 3 straight Quad 1 opportunities

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Jan 28, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) works around Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Parker Fox (23) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

The NET rankings continue to make no sense for Michigan State basketball

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Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., center, cheers as he is introduced before the game against Minnesota on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

East Lansing ranked 7th-best city for college basketball in the nation

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo takes the court for first half against Minnesota at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

Should we be worried about the back-end of Michigan State basketball's Big Ten slate?

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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) dribbles against Minnesota guard Femi Odukale (11) during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

Jase Richardson tabbed as the 6th-most impactful 6th man in the country

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo shakes hands with Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson after 77-67 win dat the Second Round of Big Ten tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Minnesota HC Ben Johnson explains why Michigan State basketball is so good

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Jan 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo still unhappy with "sloppy" second halves during 13-game winning streak

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Michigan State's Carson Cooper, right, celebrates with Jase Richardson after Cooper's dunk against Minnesota during the second half on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Carson Cooper could be surprising key to deep March run for Michigan State

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo shakes hands guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) as he walks off the bench during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

Michigan State basketball accomplishes feat for first time ever under Tom Izzo

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Jan 28, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) celebrates a three point basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

3 takeaways from Michigan State basketball's blowout of Minnesota

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Jan 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores guard AJ Hoggard (11) dribbles the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

AJ Hoggard has led Vanderbilt into the AP Top 25 for the first time in a decade

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Jan 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) goes to the basket against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Final odds and a prediction for Michigan State basketball vs. Minnesota

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Jan 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jordan Derkack (0) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball vs. Minnesota

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Michigan State head womens coach Robyn Fralick coaches her Spartans against the Washington Huskies, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. MSU won 80-68.

Michigan State women's basketball closing in on nation's No. 1 combo guard

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Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood, right, yells at a referee during the first half in the game against Michigan State on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Illinois got heavy dose of karma after week of complaining about Michigan State loss

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Tom Izzo's most memorable Big Ten wins as he inches closer to Bobby Knight's record

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