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New NCAA age-based eligibility clock to shift sports at MSU

Audrey Dayton

The NCAA approved one of the most substantial changes to student-athlete eligibility last Tuesday — a five-year rule. Players will have a five-year period of eligibility (POE) upon college enrollment or the “start of the academic year” following their 19th birthday, whichever comes first. The rule eliminates redshirts and will shift recruiting, roster building and development across all MSU sports - notably football, basketball and hockey.

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MSU's Carson Cooper, Jaxon Kohler sign contracts with NBA teams

Lucas Gentilia

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Fears to return to MSU, withdraws from NBA Draft

Lucas Gentilia

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MSU basketball acquires 7-foot-2 Anton Bonke via the transfer portal

Kaspar Haehnle

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Sophomore guard Divine Ugochukwu enters the NCAA transfer portal

Kaspar Haehnle

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Jeremy Fears Jr. declares for NBA draft, maintains college eligibility

Lucas Gentilia

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MSU men's basketball surprises students with IM West pickup game

Lucas Gentilia

April 1, 2026

MSU men's basketball players took to IM West for rare pickup games with students.

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The seniors who shaped the MSU basketball program

Kaspar Haehnle

March 29, 2026

The graduating seniors on the Michigan State men's basketball team have been much more than basketball players. They've been leaders, developers and game changers. Following the Spartans' 67-63 loss to Connecticut on Friday, MSU's season concludes, but the legacy these seniors have left will mark the program forever.

SPORTS

MSU basketball’s Sweet 16 loss to UConn stings across East Lansing

Nandini Jaithalia

March 28, 2026

Michigan State’s Sweet 16 loss to UConn left students across campus frustrated by another slow start and a comeback that fell just short.

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Izzo: I want to win a national championship

Lucas Gentilia

March 28, 2026

Tom Izzo said this won't be it for his time at MSU, and still hopes to hoist another national championship in the future.

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MSU falls short to UConn as small mistakes end its season

Kaspar Haehnle

March 28, 2026

Michigan State men's basketball ended its season with a 67-63 loss to UConn, as early mistakes and missed opportunities prevented the Spartans from sustaining a comeback. Despite a strong second-half run, turnovers and poor shooting ultimately sealed their fate.

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MSU ends season on 67-63 Sweet Sixteen loss to UConn

Lucas Gentilia

March 28, 2026

Michigan State men's basketball season ends after a 67-63 loss to UConn, but Izzo isn't done yet.

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MSU vs. UConn by the numbers, a Sweet 16 toss-up

Lucas Gentilia

March 25, 2026

Between two historic programs, the numbers show it'll be a coin flip in MSU's Sweet 16 matchup against UConn on Friday.

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MSU prepares for veteran UConn team in Sweet 16 matchup

Kaspar Haehnle

March 25, 2026

For Michigan State Men's Basketball to advance to the Elite Eight, ot must get through Connecticut. To do this, the Spartans must rely on depth and executing at a high level to defend a veteran Husky squad.

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Denham Wojcik will play through torn labrum against UConn, Izzo says

Kaspar Haehnle

March 23, 2026

In a press conference on Monday, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo stated that guard Denham Wojcik is playing through a torn labrum while guard Divine Ugochukwu will not return this weekend.

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Tom Izzo and Dan Hurley coaching matchup headlines Sweet 16

Croix Green

March 23, 2026

Tom Izzo held a press confrence ahead of his teams matchup with UConn following the Spartans successful first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. This Sweet 16 matchup will feature two of the most decorated head coaches in college basketball history between Tom Izzo of MSU and Dan Hurley of UConn.

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Campus rallies around MSU’s March run to Sweet 16

Nandini Jaithalia

March 22, 2026

Michigan State’s win over Louisville sent the Spartans to the Sweet 16, igniting energy across campus as fans rallied behind the team’s March run.

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Coen Carr delivers in long-awaited breakout

Lucas Gentilia

March 21, 2026

Coen Carr has played every role for MSU in three years, today, he was the hero in MSU's Round of 32 win.

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Kohler helps MSU dance to the Sweet 16

Kaspar Haehnle

March 21, 2026

Michigan State Men's Basketball advances to the Sweet 16 following its 77-69 victory over Louisville on Saturday. Aided by MSU's Jaxon Kohler's five point swing late in the second half, fast paced offense and solid perimeter defense, the Spartans win the weekend and await a new challenge in either Connecticut or UCLA.

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Three factors MSU men's basketball needs to move past Louisville

Kaspar Haehnle and Lucas Gentilia

March 20, 2026

Michigan State faces Louisville on Saturday at 2:45 p.m. Its success relies on three factors: perimeter defense, core-four leadership and desperation.