MSU men’s basketball (12-7 overall, 4-2) will face their doppelganger on Saturday when they face Indiana University (13-6 overall, 3-3) at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.
In a continuous effort to shake up a “stagnant” offense, freshman guard Cassius Winston could be finishing a new role on the court. Head coach Tom Izzo met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since MSU’s 72-67 loss to Ohio State on Sunday and said with a lack of production from the two and three spots, Winston could be an option for the Spartans moving forward.
The focus and energy to this year’s MSU men’s basketball team is no secret, it is the power of the highly-acclaimed freshman class. As these young players are analyzed in every facet of the game, head coach Tom Izzo said the team will make their jump from a good to great team because of players not in the freshman class.
Up high and down hard, freshman forward Miles Bridges has made his mark as a human highlight reel for MSU men’s basketball.
While Gov. Rick Snyder took to the podium for his seventh State of the State address, MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo was asked about the state of his team during his weekly press conference.
State News men's basketball reporter and newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski discuss MSU's loss to Ohio State on Sunday and the obsession MSU and OSU have with U-M and vice versa.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Spartans (12-7 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) couldn’t stop the Ohio State University Buckeyes Sunday night.
The Big Ten announced in a press release early Monday MSU freshman forward/guard Miles Bridges was selected as Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week. In MSU’s two games during the week, Bridges averaged 20.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game and shot 73.7 percent from the floor, including 75.0 percent from 3-point range against then-No. 24 Minnesota and OSU.The Big Ten also selected Penn State’s Mike Watkins as the other freshman of the week.
Columbus—It's been a point of emphasis for head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans (12-7, 4-2 Big Ten) to come out of the gate with more energy and take an early lead against opponents on the road. Sunday would be a test for Izzo as MSU traveled to the Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes (11-7, 1-4 Big Ten). There, the Spartans would falter to the Buckeyes, 73-67.
Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark as MSU men's basketball (12-6 overall, 4-1) is on the road against Ohio State (10-7 overall, 0-4). Feel free to send your comments and questions below.
After blowing out No. 24 Minnesota at the Breslin Wednesday, the Spartans (12-6, 4-1 Big Ten) travel out to Columbus, Ohio, Sunday for the first season meeting against the Ohio State University Buckeyes (10-7 overall, 0-4 Big Ten). Sunday will be MSU’s first road game since traveling out to the Palestra in Philadelphia, Penn., on Jan.
Beat basketball reporter Connor Clark shares how he thinks the Big Ten conference will shake out now that every team is about five games in.
As each MSU men’s basketball player ran out on the court, they had a new logo on their chest, one of the school’s history — Michigan Agricultural College.
The night was special for freshman guard Joshua Langford. It started with a talk from his father, Tellus Langford, who traveled from Joshua’s hometown of Huntsville, Alabama, to watch the young Langford play against the University of Minnesota.
After a dominate 16 points first half by freshman forward Miles Bridges, the Spartans took a 39-17 lead into the half. MSU will be on the road in Columbus, Ohio on Jan.
In round two of MSU men's basketball (11-6 overall, 3-1) against No. 24 Minnesota (15-2 overall, 3-1), the Spartans Halftime leaders for MSU: Points: Rebounds: Assists: Halftime leaders for No. 24 Minnesota: Points: Rebounds: Assists: Stay with The State News as the game progresses for instant updates.
Follow along with The State News and basketball writers Casey Harrison and Connor Clark, as MSU men's basketball (11-6 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) hosts Minnesota (15-2 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
The MSU basketball team announced via Twitter the team would be revealing a new alternate jersey Wednesday when the Spartans host the No. 24 Minnesota Golden Gophers.
MSU men’s basketball (11-6 overall, 3-1) and the No. 24 Minnesota Golden Gophers (15-2 overall, 3-1) head for round two in their regular season bout on Wednesday Jan. 11.
After MSU’s “ humiliating” loss to Penn State on Saturday at the Palestra, head coach Tom Izzo took the podium Monday for his weekly press conference to address the current state of affairs with the team, along with previewing MSU’s next opponent, No. 24 Minnesota. Firstly, Izzo opened the presser by discussing the current landscape of the Big Ten and how he’s never seen such a close group of teams in the opening week of conference play.