https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-s-biggest-rival-just-made-a-not-so-popular-head-coaching-hire-01kx76f86kyqSpartan AvenueenMichigan State fans should be thrilled that Michigan made a not-so-popular coaching hiremichigan state spartans,college basketball,michigan state basketball,mike boynton2026-07-11T00:42:42Z2026-07-11T01:16:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3100,h_1743,x_0,y_17/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01kx76q7ew4w9zrakxfd.jpgMichigan assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr. talks to guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) before a play against Ohio State during the first half of Big Ten tournament quarterfinal at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 13, 2026.https://spartanavenue.com/divine-ugochukwu-is-part-of-one-of-the-worst-roster-situations-in-college-basketball-01kx6mgas1vvSpartan AvenueenDivine Ugochukwu is part of one of the worst roster situations in college basketballcollege basketball,divine ugochukwu,michigan state basketball,tom izzo2026-07-10T23:25:03Z2026-07-10T23:25:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_106/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01kx6mj228e7n9h345kp.jpgMichigan State's Divine Ugochukwu moves the ball against Arkansas during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-officially-names-interim-athletic-director-after-j-batt-s-departure-01kx6fy69aw1Spartan AvenueenMichigan State officially names interim athletic director after J Batt’s departuremichigan state spartans,michigan state football,michigan state basketball,jon palumbo,tom izzo,pat fitzgerald2026-07-10T17:49:35Z2026-07-10T17:49:35Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_70/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01kx6g1nqj8yjtsgb131.jpgJon Palumbo, MSU executive deputy athletic director/chief operating officer and Spartan Ventures CEO, speaks during an announcement of Michigan State Athletics and MSUFCU’s jersey patch sponsorship on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the MSUFCU Club in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-announces-road-exhibition-game-against-prominent-big-east-opponent-01kx3y8gqv8jSpartan AvenueenMichigan State announces road exhibition game against prominent Big East opponentTom Izzo,ncaa tournament,michigan state basketball,michigan state spartans,college basketball2026-07-09T17:55:18Z2026-07-09T17:55:18Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4781,h_2689,x_0,y_225/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01kx3z2ee1wq04rep0pk.jpgMar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo calls a play during the second half against the North Dakota State Bison during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images