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Jan 24, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

The 3-seed window is wide-open for Michigan State after chaotic Saturday night

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Feb 21, 2026

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball’s must-win game vs. Ohio State

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Feb 21, 2026

The opening betting odds for Michigan State vs Ohio State just make sense

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Feb 21, 2026

Initial NCAA Tournament bracket preview shows that Michigan State has work to do

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Feb 21, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., right, makes a 3-pointer against UCLA's Donovan Dent during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Mapping Michigan State’s road to a 3-seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

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Feb 20, 2026

Michigan State's Jordan Scott makes a 3-pointer against UCLA during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Mapping Michigan State’s road to a 2-seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

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Feb 20, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State Spartans forward Cameron Ward (3) disagree during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Mapping Michigan State’s unlikely road to a 1-seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

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Feb 20, 2026

Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) and Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) high-five during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Michigan State may face a former Spartan in first weekend of 2026 NCAA Tournament

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Feb 20, 2026

Michigan State's Carson Cooper, left, celebrates after sorting and drawing a UCLA with teammate Cam Ward during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Joe Lunardi bumps Michigan State up a projected seed line after recent chaos

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Feb 20, 2026

Michigan State's Jordan Scott shoots a free throw against Iowa during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

One key improvement has raised Michigan State’s ceiling at the perfect time

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Feb 20, 2026

Michigan State fans cheer before the start of the game against Michigan on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

NCAA president on verge of ruining March Madness for college basketball fans, players

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Feb 20, 2026

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler, left, celebrates after making a 3-pointer against UCLA as the Bruins Xavier Booker, right, looks on during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State bracketology update: Where the Spartans stand after UCLA win

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Feb 19, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates after making a 3-pointer against UCLA during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Predicting Michigan State basketball’s final 5 regular-season Big Ten games

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Feb 19, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denham Wojcik (10) goes to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Harun Zrno (13) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Michigan State’s backcourt depth may have taken another hit

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Feb 19, 2026

Oct 28, 2025; Hartford, CT, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks with Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) during the first half against the Connecticut Huskies at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

Quote from Tom Izzo on Coen Carr’s potential should intrigue Spartan fans

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Feb 19, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates after a score against UCLA during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Jeremy Fears leads nation in another impressive stat, proving he’s an All-American

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Feb 18, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) draws a flagrant foul call against UCLA Bruins center Steven Jamerson II (24) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

The UCLA player who Mick Cronin ejected was a former Michigan State student

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Feb 18, 2026

Michigan State's Coen Carr, center, grabs a rebound against UCLA during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Coen Carr made one of the most athletic plays you'll ever see vs. UCLA, and it wasn't a dunk

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Feb 18, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., right, celebrates during a timeout against UCLA in the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Final report card from Michigan State basketball’s bounce-back win over UCLA

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Feb 18, 2026

Michigan State's Trey Fort, right, keeps the ball in bounds on a UCLA turnover during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 things I disliked from Michigan State’s lopsided win over UCLA

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Feb 18, 2026

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 slams Michigan State reporter for ‘the worst question I’ve ever been asked’

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Feb 18, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates after a Coen Carr dunk against UCLA during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 things I liked from Michigan State basketball’s blowout win over UCLA

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Feb 18, 2026

Michigan State's Jordan Scott, right, looks to pass as UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau closes in during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

A gift from Jase Richardson may end up being Michigan State’s new good luck charm

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Feb 18, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, talks with Jaxon Kohler UCLA's during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Mick Cronin did something vs. Michigan State that not even Tom Izzo had seen before

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Feb 18, 2026

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

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Feb 18, 2026

Dec 27, 2008; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Raymar Morgan (2) tips a pass and breaks up the play in the second half against the Oakland Grizzlies at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Michigan State defeated Oakland 82-66. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-Imagn Images

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

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Feb 18, 2026

Michigan State's Coen Carr, right, shoots UCLA's Xavier Booker defends during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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

Connor Muldowney

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Feb 17, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. slaps hands with fans after the Spartans overtime win over Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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

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Feb 17, 2026

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