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Feb 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) sets up on defense against the USC Trojans during the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images

Big Ten title hopes hinge on next 2 games for Michigan State basketball

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3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball vs. No. 13 Purdue

Michigan State basketball faces huge opportunity to make statement this week

Michigan State basketball drops in AP Top 25 for third straight week

Michigan State v Illinois

Watch the locker room celebration after Tom Izzo's record-breaking win (Video)

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Feb 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) reacts after a win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois actually lost points in final 8 minutes against Michigan State basketball

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Michigan State v Illinois

Fellow coaches congratulate Tom Izzo for breaking Bob Knight's record (Video)

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Feb 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) runs past Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 takeaways from Michigan State basketball's massive win at Illinois

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Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., right, communicates with teammates as Indiana's Myles Rice, left, defends during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball's rematch at Illinois

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Feb 11, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) drives past Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball would be 5-seed, at best, if season ended today

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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, smiles while talking with Jase Richardson during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

NBA draft expert insinuates Tom Izzo, Michigan State are holding Jase Richardson back

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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo celebrates after a play during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Tom Izzo's program has "the best culture in college basketball" says Steve Alford

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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo calls out to players during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Tom Izzo dares teams to play zone against Michigan State basketball moving forward

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Michigan State's Kur Teng celebrates after a 3-pointer against Niagara during the second half on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

It might be time to see what Michigan State has in Kur Teng

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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, center, talks to the team late during the second half in the game against Indiana on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Game-by-game predictions for Michigan State basketball's final 7-game gauntlet

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Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) makes a jump shot against Minnesota guard Brennan Rigsby (24) during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

If not corrected, 3-point shooting will end Michigan State basketball's season early

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Indiana v Michigan State

Zone defense remains Tom Izzo's kryptonite

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Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., right, communicates with teammates as Indiana's Myles Rice, left, defends during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Jeremy Fears has to step up his offensive game if Michigan State wants to make a run

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Michigan State's Tre Holloman, right, moves the ball as Indiana's Myles Rice defends during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Jason Richardson not happy with Tre Holloman's usage against Indiana

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Miles Bridges puts Hornets on his back in return to home state

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Why Michigan State basketball's 2000 National Championship is still special

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Feb 11, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo jokes with college pals Steve Mariucci and Jerry Rosburg (former NFL coach) at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The pair attended the game hoping to see Izzo break Bobby Knight’s win record. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo should be embarrassed about performance in Indiana loss

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Feb 8, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) pumps his fist after forcing a Oregon Ducks turnover during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Indiana vs. Michigan State basketball spread heavily favors the Spartans

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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo calls out to players during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball's showdown with Indiana

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Max Christie shining bright since trade to Dallas Mavericks

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Feb 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) celebrates making a three point basket during overtime against the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Klay Thompson gushes over new teammate, and Spartan, Max Christie

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Michigan State's Jase Richardson celebrates after making a 3-pointer against Oregon during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center East Lansing.

Jase Richardson proved that he can be the "alpha" moving forward

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Feb 8, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) celebrates  against the Oregon Ducks at the end of the game at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Comparing remaining schedules of Michigan State basketball's Big Ten title threats

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