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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo shakes hands guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) as he walks off the bench during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

Michigan State basketball accomplishes feat for first time ever under Tom Izzo

3 takeaways from Michigan State basketball's blowout of Minnesota

AJ Hoggard has led Vanderbilt into the AP Top 25 for the first time in a decade

Final odds and a prediction for Michigan State basketball vs. Minnesota

Jan 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jordan Derkack (0) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball vs. Minnesota

Michigan State head womens coach Robyn Fralick coaches her Spartans against the Washington Huskies, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. MSU won 80-68.

Michigan State women's basketball closing in on nation's No. 1 combo guard

Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood, right, yells at a referee during the first half in the game against Michigan State on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Illinois got heavy dose of karma after week of complaining about Michigan State loss

Tom Izzo's most memorable Big Ten wins as he inches closer to Bobby Knight's record

Michigan State's Coen Carr celebrates after an Illinois timeout during the second half on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State basketball has proven it's the deepest team in the country

Jan 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) rebounds during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

3 quick takes from Michigan State basketball's win over Rutgers at MSG

Former Michigan State basketball star Branden Dawson officially retires

Jan 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jordan Derkack (0) goes to the basket as Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball extends lead in Big Ten standings vs. Rutgers

Draymond Green responds to Jordan Poole's jab

Jan 9, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo urges Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) to push it harder during the first half against the Washington Huskies at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Odds for Michigan State vs. Rutgers moving in Spartans' direction

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. moves the ball against Florida Atlantic during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in East Lansing.

3 bold predictions for Michigan State basketball vs. Rutgers at MSG

Jan 3, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Michigan State vs. Rutgers spread might be misleading

Mar 23, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts from the sideline in the game against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Michigan State facing daunting task vs. Rutgers with Madison Square Garden curse

Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) celebrates his three-point basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball in exclusive club of national title contenders

Jan 15, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Xavier Booker (34) celebrates a basket and foul against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball one of 2 teams in CBB without loss since Thanksgiving

Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) and forward Frankie Fidler (8) celebrate as the clock expires and the Michigan State Spartans defeat the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

3 improvements Michigan State basketball must make ahead of upcoming tough stretch

Jan 13, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood, left, shakes hands with Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo before the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood "in conversation" with Big Ten about officiating vs. Michigan State

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 "confident" that Xavier Booker is going have a breakout

Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) celebrates as the clock expires and the Michigan State Spartans defeat the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Where is Michigan State basketball projected in latest bracketology?

Jan 9, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo urges Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) to push it harder during the first half against the Washington Huskies at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo calls Illinois "best team in the Big Ten" after beating the Illini

Jan 12, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo gestures to his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo admits he'll keep opponents guessing with "foul up 3" strategy

Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) urges the crowd to get loud during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Illinois fans blaming refs for loss to Michigan State basketball

Jan 12, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) is fouled against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Despite criticism, Carson Cooper giving Michigan State basketball everything he's got

Theryn Hallock shows out for Michigan State women's basketball