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(12/08/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>A great number of skilled big men have come through East Lansing during Tom Izzo's tenure: Zach Randolph was a fantastic scorer with his back to the basket, Antonio Smith could rebound like no other and Paul Davis could knock down shots from any spot on the floor.
(12/07/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Maybe it's because MSU's three offensive-minded stars have gone to the NBA. Maybe it's because head coach Tom Izzo has rededicated his program to its blue-collar roots. Maybe it's because the Spartans know they no longer have the firepower to shoot their way to 100 points.
(12/04/06 5:00am)
Sophomore center Idong Ibok goes up against Bradley's Will Franklin for a rebound Sunday at Breslin Center. Ibok had six rebounds, helping the Spartans to outscore the Braves, 82-53.
(12/04/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Tom Izzo wasn't particularly happy with any of his players following MSU's loss to Boston College on Wednesday, and sophomore forward Marquise Gray was responsible for a large part of the coach's ire.
(11/27/06 5:00am)
From left: Idong Ibok, Marquise Gray and Raymar Morgan celebrate a Spartans basket from the bench Saturday at Breslin Center.
(11/27/06 5:00am)
(11/22/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>It was a tale of two halves at Breslin Center on Tuesday.
(11/21/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Given the surprising performances by the MSU men's basketball team Thursday and Friday, there already was reason for optimism in East Lansing. Soon, there could be even more.
(11/20/06 5:00am)
MSU sophomore center Idong Ibok battles for the rebound against Maryland forward Ekene Ibekwe during Friday's game at Madison Square Garden in New York.
(11/18/06 5:00am)
Despite junior guard Drew Neitzel's 17 second-half points, MSU's late comeback bid fell short and the Spartans fell, 62-60, to Maryland in the finals of the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
(11/17/06 5:00am)
MSU sophomore center Idong Ibok, middle, and junior guard Drew Neitzel defend the shot of Texas guard D.J. Augustin during Thurday's game at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. Ibok blocked the shot.
(11/13/06 5:00am)
MSU coach Tom Izzo and the game referee explain a foul to center Idong Ibok at the Breslin Center Sunday night. The Spartans defeated the Citadel Bulldogs 73-41.
(11/10/06 5:00am)
Spartan Center Idong Ibok blocks a scoring attempt by the Youngstown State Penguins Thursday night at the Breslin Center. The Spartans won a trip to Madison Square Gardens next week with their 86-61 victory.
(11/01/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>For the MSU men's basketball team to succeed this year, two players who dwelled in the shadows last season are going to be forced to step in and make an impact.
(03/24/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>I'm sure you're still bitter about the men's basketball team's first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament. Maybe some of you are even trying to forget this season ever happened. But before you start ripping up pictures of the team and tearing all the entries about them out of your diary, take a deep breath.
(03/17/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>By the time you read this, you might've already consumed some green beer. But if you haven't and are looking for something to do, then look no further. Here is your one-stop shop for a road trip to Dayton or Chicago to support the Spartans basketball teams.
(03/09/06 5:00am)
Now, a masked man could potentially help salvage MSU's floundering season.
(02/27/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Davis, Ager, Brown or get out of town.
(02/24/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>The first game of the Matt Trannon injury era was one that MSU would like to forget.
(02/24/06 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>The redshirt is the most important piece of laundry in college athletics.