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UCLA's head coach Mick Cronin reacts during the first half against Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Mick Cronin absolutely lost his mind after Michigan State steamrolled UCLA

Ericka Brockish

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Feb 18, 2026

Former Spartan fan favorite explains why he returned to Michigan State as a coach

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 18, 2026

3 important observations from Michigan State basketball's blowout of UCLA

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 17, 2026

The numbers continue to prove that Michigan State basketball is a national brand

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 17, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo yells at a referee during the first half against Cornell on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Mapping the unlikely road to a Michigan State basketball Big Ten title

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 17, 2026

Michigan State's Carson Cooper passes the ball against Illinois during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State vs UCLA final betting odds and a prediction

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 17, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts to a Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) dunk during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

3 things I’d like to see from Michigan State basketball vs. UCLA

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 17, 2026

Michigan State's Carson Cooper, right, celebrates with Cam Ward, left, after Ward's score an Indiana foul during the second half on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 disadvantages Michigan State basketball may face vs. UCLA

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 17, 2026

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) celebrates a play against Michigan during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

3 key advantages Michigan State basketball will have over UCLA

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) is defended by UCLA Bruins guard Lazar Stefanovic (10) in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball’s return home vs. UCLA

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 16, 2026

Michigan State's Trey Fort moves the ball against Maryland during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Trey Fort’s best moments as a Michigan State Spartan are still to come

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo on the sidelines against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The opening betting odds for Michigan State vs UCLA are surprising

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 16, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo reacts after Jordan Scott scores during the second half against Michigan on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Tom Izzo has one major request for Michigan State fans ahead of the UCLA game

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 16, 2026

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) celebrates a 3-pointer that tied the game at 55-55 against Michigan during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

Getting Jaxon Kohler back on track is Michigan State’s key to a March run

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 16, 2026

Mar 15, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Michigan State sees biggest drop in new AP Top 25 after Wisconsin loss

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 16, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, slaps hands with Xavier Booker after some quality minutes against Penn State during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Tom Izzo admits he has regrets regarding his coaching of Xavier Booker

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 16, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo argues a call during the first half of their game against Wisconsin Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Where will Michigan State basketball be ranked after Wisconsin drubbing?

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 16, 2026

Michigan v Michigan State

Injuries starting to pile up for Michigan State women's basketball

Kaleb Kraus

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) competes in the slam dunk competition during the 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Jase Richardson suffers scary fall during 2026 NBA Dunk Contest

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 14, 2026

Jan 3, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) dribbles up court during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Ohio State suffers devastating injury loss ahead of next week’s Michigan State game

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 14, 2026

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) dribbles against Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

One disappointing stat explains why Michigan State was decimated by Wisconsin

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 14, 2026

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) guards Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) during the second half of their game Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat 10th ranked Michigan State 92-71.

3 biggest concerns stemming from Michigan State basketball’s loss at Wisconsin

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 14, 2026

Michigan State's Coen Carr moves the ball against Northwestern during the first half on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 important observations from Michigan State’s blowout loss at Wisconsin

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 14, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Michigan during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

Michigan State basketball can kiss its Big Ten title hopes goodbye after Wisconsin loss

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 13, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

3 disadvantages Michigan State basketball faces at Wisconsin on Friday

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 13, 2026

Jan 30, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) dunks against Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Michigan State vs Wisconsin final betting odds and a prediction

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 13, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., right, celebrates with teammates during a timeout against Illinois during overtime on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 advantages Michigan State basketball has over red-hot Wisconsin

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 13, 2026

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard, left, shares a laughter with Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo before tipoff of the first half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

What’s on the line in Friday night’s Michigan State vs Wisconsin game?

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 13, 2026

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