Still part of the family
At MSU, the basketball program is a family.
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At MSU, the basketball program is a family.
When Mateen Cleaves and Tom Izzo were cutting down the nets after MSU basketball’s last national championship in 2000, they were doing it in Reebok apparel.
Magic Johnson watches the game against Virginia Mar. 22, 2015, during the Round of 32 of the NCAA tournament at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC. The Spartans defeated the Caveliers 60-54. Alice Kole/The State News
Magic Johnson cheers with the crowd Mar. 20, 2015, during the second round of the NCAA tournament in a game against Georgia at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Spartans defeated the Bulldogs, 70-63. Alice Kole /The State News
By john neidhart
The Spartans have made 29 NCAA tournament appearances, competed in eight Final Fours and have cut down the nets twice. Along the way there have been some memorable moments. Here’s a list of some of the top individual performances by round from past Spartans.
The thought of MSU Basketball brings with it images of Tom Izzo and former legendary players such as Magic Johnson or Mateen Cleaves, or even of MSU’s 28 NCAA Tournament appearances, eight Final Fours and two national championships.
In his first start at MSU, freshman forward Marvin Clark Jr. took full advantage of his opportunity. Senior forward Branden Dawson missed the game due to illness, but with Clark filling in, the Spartans didn’t miss a beat, cruising to a 79-52 victory over Santa Clara.
Despite the unexpected rain, 47 MSU volunteers traveled from East Lansing to Detroit for one purpose –– to give back to families.
Head Coach Mark Dantonio considered Friday’s season opening contest against Jacksonville State a statement game.
SPOKANE, Wash., — There’s more than 2,000 miles between Spokane Arena and Breslin Center, but that hasn’t stopped Spartan fans from showing up for the Big Dance.
While making his lineups, head coach Tom Izzo had to do something he didn’t want to — play the role of a disciplinarian.
Leading up to Tuesday’s Champions Classic, heaps of applause and criticism was directed toward No. 1 Kentucky head coach John Calipari’s recruiting and coaching style.
This summer, I had the privilege of working for MSU’s Academic Orientation Program, or AOP. As an AOP student assistant, I helped incoming freshmen learn how to schedule classes and answered general questions about life here at MSU — mostly about why they can’t bring their cars and what on earth “ISS” stands for.
?With the start of college football season a little more than two weeks away, there’s excitement and optimism surrounding programs across the country. And despite coming off a season that finished far short of its Rose Bowl expectations, the MSU football fan base appears ready to make another run at postseason glory.
MSU currently has plans for a $20 million renovation to the north entrance of Spartan Stadium. The renovation not only will benefit the football program, but the other 25 MSU sports, fans, media, recruitment and officials, and is slated to be completed by summer 2014.
After weeks of speculation, freshman guard Gary Harris will return for his sophomore season with MSU men’s basketball program.
Although alumna Libby DuBay has lived in Los Angeles since graduating in 1985, she remains an active member of the Spartan family.
Charlie Bell is fighting for another chance. During his time at MSU, Bell appeared in three Final Fours and established himself as one of the greatest defensive players ever to play for Tom Izzo. Since his departure. Bell has played eight seasons in the NBA, as well as several more in international leagues.
The music of the Big Dance came to a halt this weekend for the MSU men’s basketball team.