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NCAA BasketballMichigan State's Paul Davis issues apology after getting Tom Izzo boot from USC game

On Monday, No. 12 Michigan State came out ready to play and destroyed USC 80-51. However, the game was disrupted when head coach Tom Izzo had former player Paul Davis ejected from the stands for calling out the referees. Later, Izzo said he was “ticked off” by Davis’ actions toward the referees, particularly toward referee […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball HC Tom Izzo goes off on fiery 'ticked off' rant about ejecting Spartans legend from stands

The 2025 Michigan State basketball season has started well, with the Spartans at 13-2. They are coming off another big win after dominating USC, but the victory was overshadowed by what happened in the stands. When the game was already out of hand and the Spartans were up big, it was stopped after former Michigan […]

NCAA BasketballEx-Michigan State basketball player removed from USC game after Tom Izzo outburst

Michigan State basketball delivered a dominant win over USC Monday night, but the game took an unexpected turn late in the second half. A heated Tom Izzo outburst led to a former Spartan being removed from the stands, creating one of the night’s most talked-about moments. The Michigan State vs. USC matchup was firmly in […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball's Tom Izzo urges his players to 'hug and kiss' Tarik Skubal to keep him on Tigers

Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal has only one year remaining on his contract. Since he has yet to sign a contract extension with the team, trade rumors have swirled around Skubal throughout the offseason. Despite the plethora of rumors, Skubal is still enjoying his offseason after winning his second consecutive American League Cy Young […]

NCAA BasketballTom Izzo credits reporter before getting 100% real on Michigan State layup woes

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo called out an “impressive” feat Saturday. But after what became an unimpressive afternoon for his team against Penn State. Especially fresh off a frustrating Duke loss.  His Spartans missed 6-of-18 layup attempts despite prevailing 76-72. So what rose as the “impressive” thing Izzo pointed out? Turned out it […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State HC Tom Izzo shares 'worst part' in Duke loss aftermath

Tom Izzo was critical of No. 7 Michigan State’s issues following the Spartans’ 66-60 loss to the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon. Going into the matchup, the Spartans had a perfect 8-0 record. They’ve shined as one of the best teams in the country, making an early case as a potential contender […]

NCAA BasketballTom Izzo gets ‘best’ declaration from star point guard

The Michigan State Spartans are off to a strong start to the 2025-26 season at 7-0 following their 74-58 demolishing of North Carolina on Thanksgiving. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo remains one of the best coaches in college basketball, and his star point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. believes he might just be tops in […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball's Tom Izzo highlights Jeremy Fears Jr.'s evolution after beating North Carolina

The Michigan State Spartans basketball team delivered one of its most complete efforts of the young season on Thanksgiving, defeating the North Carolina Tarheels in the Fort Myers Tip-Off title game behind another breakout performance from Jeremy Fears Jr. The sophomore guard finished with 19 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds in the 74-58 win, […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. gets 'good quarterback' comparison from Tom Izzo

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has never been shy about praising his point guards, but his recent comparison of Jeremy Fears Jr. to a good quarterback carried a heavier weight than usual. Izzo’s message was simple. Championship teams need strong decision makers, and he believes Fears is becoming exactly that for the Spartans. "Good quarterbacks […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball HC Tom Izzo calls player 'tough SOB' after battling through injury

The Michigan State Spartans basketball team made headlines after their win earlier Tuesday when head coach Tom Izzo delivered fiery praise for junior forward Coen Carr, who battled through a painful groin injury in the Spartans’ victory over East Carolina. The performance was another showcase of grit and resilience from a program defined by toughness […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State's Tom Izzo gets real on homegrown talent amid NIL era

During the last few years, Mike Krzyzewski, Roy Williams, Jay Wright, Jim Boeheim, Tony Bennett, Bruce Pearl, Jim Larranaga and Mike Brey have all left the sidelines. While no one can get inside the mind of any of these respected ex-college basketball head coaches, many fans believe the current state of the NCAA has contributed […]

NCAA BasketballTom Izzo pumps brakes on Michigan State hype after Kentucky takedown

Michigan State went into the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday believing it could beat anyone. That’s exactly what happened, as the Spartans took down Kentucky in convincing fashion, 83-66. It was a statement win for 17th-ranked Michigan State, as the 15th-ranked Kentucky was tagged as the favorite in the much-anticipated matchup. The Spartans […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State's Tom Izzo didn't hold back on Spartans after San Jose State clash

Tom Izzo wasn’t interested in sugarcoating things after Michigan State’s 79-60 win over San Jose State on Thursday night. The pattern is becoming familiar for the Hall of Fame coach, who recently called the Arkansas Razorbacks matchup “scary” following a narrow 69-66 escape just days earlier. In the postgame press conference, Izzo made his feelings […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball's Tom Izzo is a big fan of John Calipari's 'podcasts or whatever'

As the No. 22 Michigan State basketball team won a thrilling game against the No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, 69-66, it was no doubt a cool head coaching matchup between Tom Izzo and John Calipari. With Izzo and Michigan State basketball meeting Calipari and Razorbacks more often, the Spartans’ head coach spoke about the […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State's Tom Izzo makes 'scary' Arkansas guarantee after thrilling win

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo called Arkansas “scary” before and after the Spartans’ 69-66 thriller at the Breslin Center. The Hall of Fame coach’s comments were more than praise for John Calipari’s Razorbacks squad. They were a reflection of where Izzo believes his own team stands after gutting out a victory that demanded toughness […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball lands massive commitment with latest move

The 2025 Michigan State basketball team boasts a talented roster and remains under the guidance of Tom Izzo. They have the ingredients of a successful season this year on the court. They are also still recruiting at a high level in high school and through the transfer portal, mainly due to Tom Izzo. They landed […]

NCAA BasketballTom Izzo blasts Louisville for NBA G League signing

Legendary Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo isn’t shy about addressing the state of college athletics. That was evident in his recent criticism of the University of Louisville program. After it was revealed that Louisville had former NBA G League player London Johnson commit, Izzo took aim at the Cardinals for making such a move, […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State HC Tom Izzo admits college sports is in 'tough position'

Tom Izzo got brutally honest on the state of college sports ahead of the Michigan State Spartans’ 2025-26 season. Izzo has been coaching for a long time, all of it with the Spartans since 1905. He has kept the program stable with numerous years of NCAA Tournament appearances that includes multiple deep runs. He’s navigated […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State HC Tom Izzo's 'tearful' response after Xavier Booker's UCLA move

The Michigan State basketball program will look much different in the 2024-25 season. One notable departure is forward Xavier Booker. Booker played two seasons at Michigan State for Tom Izzo with five starts. In 2024-25, Booker averaged just under 13 minutes a game and 4.7 points with 2.2 rebounds, but he was expected to take […]

NCAA BasketballJohn Calipari's Arkansas, Tom Izzo's Michigan State set to meet twice in next 2 years

Legendary college hoops coaches John Calipari of Arkansas basketball and Tom Izzo of Michigan State basketball will be facing off not once but twice over the next two years, as announced by the Razorbacks. “Arkansas and @MSU_Basketball announce two-year series with game one set for Nov. 8 in East Lansing. The Spartans are scheduled to […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State's Tom Izzo opens up about navigating new era of college hoops

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo isn’t too keen on what college basketball looks like. Recently, he called for guardrails to the NCAA transfer portal, which gives players the power to switch schools. Also, Izzo became one of the few coaches to advocate for the expansion of the NCAA tournament. Amid so much change, Izzo […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball's Tom Izzo lands 2026 4-star over Michigan, Tennessee

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has had a busy offseason. The Spartans made the offseason even more special by adding four-star prospect Carlos Medlock Jr., per League Ready. Medlock pledged to Michigan State over several other big-time programs, including Michigan and Tennessee. The guard got rave reviews by basketball recruiting analysts. “Medlock Jr. is […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State coach Tom Izzo gives controversial March Madness expansion take

Outside of college basketball coaches, and conference and NCAA executives, it’s hard to find many people in favor of expanding the NCAA Tournament. Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo knows that, but gave his pro-expansion point of view nonetheless in an interview with Rick Pizzo for the Big Ten men’s basketball YouTube channel. “There’s […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball's Tom Izzo calls for 'guardrails' in transfer portal

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is no stranger to NIL and the transfer portal, but that doesn’t mean he is a fan. Izzo is advocating for more regulations and rules regarding college basketball transfer rules. “We’ve lost a lot of control now. Don’t kid yourself. I think a lot of people are afraid to […]

NCAA BasketballTop Michigan State basketball transfer suffers season-ending knee injury

The Michigan State basketball team received some bad news on Wednesday as top transfer Kaleb Glenn is going to miss the entire 2025-26 season. Glenn was a big addition to this Spartans squad, but a torn patellar tendon is going to keep him on the sidelines next season. Glenn started his college basketball career in […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State coach Tom Izzo sends stern message to fans amid transfer portal criticism

Tom Izzo has been on the sidelines for the Michigan State men’s basketball program since 1983 and has been head coach since 1995. The Hall of Famer has seen college basketball evolve around him, and he is preaching patience to the fans who are adjusting to the current era of NIL, revenue sharing and the […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State HC Tom Izzo fires back at critics of his NIL, transfer portal usage

College sports will enter a new era of NIL following the approval of the house settlement this past week. Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo to provide his thoughts on the ever-evolving situation. The house settlement allows the NCAA to implement guardrails on NIL for teams and players. Players will continue to earn money […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State's Tom Izzo adds Jase Richardson replacement with Miami transfer

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is getting a quality player from the transfer portal. The Spartans are adding guard Divine Ugochukwu, per On3. Ugochukwu previously played for Miami in the ACC. The former Miami player, who can play at both guard spots, averaged 5.3 points and 1.9 rebounds a game last season for the […]

NCAA BasketballTom Izzo taking on interim Michigan State AD role after bombshell change

The Michigan State athletic program is making a big change at the top as the university is letting go of athletic director Alan Haller. Haller has been the AD since 2021, but the Spartans are now looking to move in a new direction. The search for a new AD is on, and in the meantime, […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball, Tom Izzo land Samford leading scorer in transfer portal

The Michigan State basketball team landed its second transfer portal commitment of the offseason on Friday. Samford transfer Trey Fort is coming to play for Tom Izzo and the Spartans after spending the past three years at three different schools. Fort has had an interesting path throughout college, but he has a lot of potential […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball's Tom Izzo keeps it 100 on 'bad system' amid transfer portal chaos

The transfer portal and Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo don’t see eye to eye. While Izzo didn’t entertain the transfer portal during March Madness, there was a clear reason why. He explained via Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press his issues about the portal. “We created a bad system,” Izzo said in […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball, Tom Izzo land ex-Louisville forward in transfer portal

The Michigan State basketball team picked up an important transfer portal commitment on Thursday as former Louisville and FAU forward Kaleb Glenn chose the Spartans. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has been around for a long time and he doesn’t approach the transfer portal like other coaches, but he knows that in order to […]

NCAA BasketballTop 5 transfer portal targets for Tom Izzo, Michigan State basketball

Despite entering the 2024-2025 season unranked, Tom Izzo did what he does best and led Michigan State to another deep run in the NCAA Tournament. Yet, for the fifth straight season, the Spartans failed to come out of their region despite entering the bracket with a high seed. Michigan State now prepares to begin another […]

NCAA BasketballJase Richardson reveals Michigan State dream that could delay NBA Draft plans

Michigan State basketball watched high-caliber production out of Jase Richardson, sparking NBA Draft chatter. But there’s a dream he shared following his March Madness exit that could delay entering the draft. Richardson and the Spartans fell 70-64 to top-seeded Auburn at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Michigan State watched Johni Broome, another NBA draft prospect, […]

NCAA BasketballTom Izzo's emotional tribute to Michigan State Spartans after Elite 8 loss to Auburn

Tom Izzo has witnessed multiple NCAA Tournament runs throughout his 30 years with the Michigan State Spartans. Despite the loads of experience, the emotions remained strong after the team’s 70-64 loss to the Houston Cougars on Sunday. The Spartans reached the Elite Eight in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, their first appearance since 2019. They had […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State HC Tom Izzo delivers 4-word declaration after punching Elite 8 ticket

2024-25 has been an incredible season for Michigan State basketball, and the Spartans are still rolling. Despite a slow start, second-seeded Michigan State came back and played a strong second half to pull off a very tight 73-70 win over No. 6 seed Ole Miss in the Sweet 16. Tom Izzo and company really had […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State HC Tom Izzo gets 100% real on hanging banners after Sweet 16 win

Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans grinded out a 73-70 win over the Ole Miss Rebels in the Sweet 16 to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. It marked the 15th time in program history that they reached the Elite Eight, their 11th under Izzo. Their consistent success as a contender […]

NCAA BasketballMichigan State basketball's Tom Izzo gets Mount Rushmore take from Chris Beard

The Sweet 16 gets underway on Thursday night, and there are a lot of good matchups lined up for the next two days. One of the most intriguing matchups of the round will go down on Friday night as Ole Miss will go up against the Michigan State basketball team in Atlanta. The Rebels are […]

NCAA BasketballTom Izzo rants about transfer portal frenzy amid March Madness

The Michigan State basketball team has had a special season, and it isn’t over yet. The Spartans earned a two-seed in the NCAA Tournament after winning the Big Ten regular-season title, and they advanced to the second weekend of March Madness with wins over 15-seed Bryant and 10-seed New Mexico. The Spartans are in the […]

NCAA BasketballTom Izzo gives honest reaction to Michigan State facing Ole Miss in Sweet 16

Michigan State basketball is back in the Sweet 16 spotlight of March Madness. Tom Izzo has guided the Spartans here before. Except this time a Southeastern Conference challenger awaits in Ole Miss. The No. 2 seed Spartans had to hold off a feisty New Mexico team 71-63 to move into the regional semifinals. Izzo acknowledged […]

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