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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo exits the court after 70-64 loss to Auburn at the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

People are already making the mistake of writing Tom Izzo, MSU off in 2025-26

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Way-too-early projected starting 5 for Michigan State basketball in 2025-26

The 2025-26 Michigan State basketball roster is officially set - how does it look?

Michigan State basketball lands Harvard guard transfer, son of MSU assistant

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) exits the court after 70-64 loss to Auburn at the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

The Jase Richardson "one more year" dream is officially dead

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Michigan State guard Davis Smith (14) celebrates a three point basket against Mississippi State during the second half of NCAA tournament West Region first round at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Davis Smith has made his way to the NBA in a staffer role with the Pelicans

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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) goes to the basket against Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the second half of the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

NBA Draft early entrant withdrawal deadline looms for Jase Richardson

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo exits the court after 70-64 loss to Auburn at the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Michigan State basketball makes top 15 of CBS Sports' projected Top 25

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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.

The Michigan vs. Michigan State basketball rivalry just got a lot more interesting

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Feb 1, 2025; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) drives to the basket past Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Markus Burton (3) during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Big Ten expert gives encouraging breakdown on Divine Ugochukwu's game

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Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) rebounds against Mississippi Rebels guard Matthew Murrell (11) in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Coen Carr looks like he's already been working on his jumper (Video)

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Jan 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA;  Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Michigan State has 2 representatives on NBA All-Defensive Teams

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Michigan State's Kur Teng, right, passes the ball against Monmouth during the first half on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Which underclassmen could take a leap for Michigan State basketball in 2025-26?

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Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

New non-conference opponent officially scheduled for Michigan State basketball

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Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) dribbles against Ole Miss during the first half of the Sweet 16 round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Jeremy Fears Jr. is getting his elite athleticism back (Video)

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Michigan State's Thomas Kithier scores against Detroit Mercy during the second half on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Former Spartan Thomas Kithier joins Dwayne Stephens' coaching staff at WMU

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2025 NBA Draft Combine

Can Jase Richardson join deep legacy of Spartan NBA lottery picks?

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Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) aims before attempts a free throw against Auburn during the second half of the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Jeremy Fears Jr. calls new Michigan State transfer Divine Ugochukwu a "steal"

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2025 NBA Draft Combine

Post-combine Mock Draft delivers more good news for Jase Richardson

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Jan 22, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) dribbles against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

What will Divine Ugochukwu's role be with Michigan State basketball?

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Feb 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) dribbles the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball picks up commitment from Miami transfer Divine Ugochukwu

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Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Jase Richardson sees a slight drop in post-NBA Combine mock drafts

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Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) talks to head coach Tom Izzo in the first half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Jase Richardson gives perfect answer when asked about being undersized for the NBA

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Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

3 potential landing spots for Jase Richardson post-NBA Draft Lottery results

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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) celebrates a three point basket against Wisconsin during the first half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Jase Richardson is doing himself a ton of favors at the NBA Draft Combine

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Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Jase Richardson wows scouts with massive vertical leap score

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Mar 30, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) shoots against Auburn Tigers center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the second half in the South Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Could Jase Richardson's measured height at NBA Combine damage draft stock?

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Feb 1, 2025; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes interim head coach Bill Courtney talks to guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball will host Miami CG transfer Divine Ugochukwu

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