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Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) runs onto the court for warm upl ahead of the game between Michigan State and North Dakota State at the NCAA Tournament First Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Michigan State fans get unfortunate update regarding potential Carson Cooper return

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Apr 27, 2026

One 2026-27 non-conference game for Michigan State just got a lot tougher

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Apr 27, 2026

As expected, Tom Izzo is confident that Jeremy Fears Jr. will be back

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Apr 26, 2026

Moustapha Thiam just made Michigan State’s path to a Big Ten title much tougher

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Apr 24, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo takes shot at couch coaches who don’t trust his roster construction

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Apr 24, 2026

Nov 9, 2024; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars center Anton Bonke (5) warms up before a game against the Stonehill Skyhawks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Anton Bonke has officially signed with Michigan State basketball

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Apr 24, 2026

Michigan State's coach Tom Izzo heads to the locker room before the game against Bowling Green on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Tom Izzo says Divine Ugochukwu fell victim to ‘distractions and dirtbags’

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Apr 24, 2026

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo watches during the first half of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo had to beat out some college basketball behemoths for Anton Bonke

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Apr 24, 2026

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates a 3-pointer against UCLA during the first half of a Big Ten tournament quarterfinal at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 13, 2026.

New Spartan Anton Bonke already has Jeremy Fears Jr.‘s seal of approval

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Apr 23, 2026

Stepinac’s Jasiah Jervis (25) during game against Iona during CHSAA AA quarterfinal at Fordham University in the Bronx March 1, 2026. Stepinac won the game 67-51.

Incoming Michigan State freshmen will benefit from Divine Ugochukwu transfer

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Apr 23, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte 49ers center Anton Bonke (49) handles the ball against Memphis Tigers forward Aaron Bradshaw (11) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

The numbers prove that Anton Bonke has sky-high potential at Michigan State

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Apr 23, 2026

Michigan State's Divine Ugochukwu, left, celebrates with Carson Cooper after Ugochukwu's assist to Jordan Scott during the second half against Duke on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Divine Ugochukwu opens door for Carson Cooper’s potential Michigan State return

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Apr 23, 2026

Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) dunks against North Dakota State during the second half of NCAA Tournament First Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

What would Michigan State’s starting 5 with Carson Cooper back even look like?

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Apr 23, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) looks on during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

The dream of a 5th year of Carson Cooper at Michigan State is not dead just yet

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Apr 23, 2026

Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green speaks to Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo before the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Draymond Green may have accidentally made Tom Izzo’s road to No. 2 much tougher

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Apr 22, 2026

Nov 28, 2024; Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Davidson Wildcats forward Sean Logan (15) dribbles as Providence Friars center Anton Bonke (5) defends during the first half at the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Michigan State’s projected starting 5 with Anton Bonke is a title favorite

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Apr 22, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte 49ers center Anton Bonke (49) handles the ball against Memphis Tigers forward Aaron Bradshaw (11) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo finally addresses Michigan State’s center position with 7-foot-2 transfer

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Apr 22, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) is introduced before the game against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Divine Ugochukwu’s transfer clears up Michigan State’s backcourt logjam

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Apr 22, 2026

Dec 2, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) instructs teammate Michigan State Spartans guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Jeremy Fears Jr. takes apparent shot at Divine Ugochukwu's transfer decision

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Apr 22, 2026

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) reacts in the second half against the New Mexico Lobos during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Could Tre Holloman be a transfer portal option for Michigan State?

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Apr 22, 2026

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

Michigan State loses first player to the transfer portal at the last minute

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Apr 22, 2026

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 admits that he thinks about his life if he had stayed at Michigan State

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Apr 22, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Rutgers during the first half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Tom Izzo is letting national title No. 2 slip right through his fingers

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Apr 22, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo watches Michigan warm up before the game on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

Former priority 5-star Michigan State PF target enters name into the transfer portal

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Apr 21, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call during the first half of NCAA Tournament First Round against North Dakota State at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Rumors are swirling that Michigan State could have a last-minute portal entry

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Apr 21, 2026

Mar 15, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates after a play in front of Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

John Blackwell just made Michigan State’s 2026-27 non-conference schedule way tougher

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Apr 21, 2026

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo lays into Michigan State guard Trey Fort (9) during a time out in the first 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 is the only Big Ten team without a transfer portal addition

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Apr 21, 2026

Mar 15, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo celebrates during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Popular college basketball analyst has Michigan State No. 1 in latest 2026-27 projection

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Apr 21, 2026

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