It's been a season of ups and downs for both the MSU Spartans (12-9 overall, 4-4 Big Ten) and the University of Michigan Wolverines (14-7 overall, 4-4 Big Ten), but the rivals will meet Sunday afternoon for the first time this season in a must-win matchup for both teams.
Basketball beat writer Casey Harrison and newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski talk Izzo and the "fan base" incident, Coach K's iron fist and MSU's must-win game against Michigan.
MSU alumna Mary Helen and Craig Crooks have made a $1 million donation to MSU Athletics in support of MSU's Empower Extraordinary campaign, according to a MSU press release on Friday.
Whether vandalism on the Magic Johnson statue or spray paint on the Block M in the Diag, nothing brings the best and worst out of individuals than rivalry.
Freshman forward Miles Bridges set the record for most points by a freshman in a single game in MSU men’s basketball history.
There’s been a trend the last three games for the Spartans. After an 84-73 defeat at the hands of Purdue, MSU now stands at 4-4 in conference play and 12-9 overall on the season.
With the grind of the Big Ten regular season underway, MSU men’s basketball has hit a roadblock, losing their last three games and four of their last five.
The last time MSU met with Purdue, the stakes were much larger. It was the 2016 Big Ten Tournament championship game and the Spartans came away victorious for head coach Tom Izzo’s fifth conference tournament title. Nearly a year later, the No. 20 Boilermakers (17-5 overall, 6-2 Big Ten), would strengthen their bid with another conference win Tuesday, after defeating the Spartans (12-9 overall, 5-4 Big Ten), 84-73.
Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Connor Clark and Casey Harrison, as MSU men's basketball (12-8 overall, 4-3) hosts No. 20 Purdue (16-4 overall, 5-2). Send in your comments and questions or tweet at our beat writers.
Head coach Tom Izzo took to the podium Monday afternoon knowing his team is still capable of reaching its goals. It was the second time he addressed the media in less than a week, and the first time since the Spartans fell short of completing a 20-point comeback against Indiana on Saturday. With No. 20 Purdue coming to the Breslin Tuesday and the University of Michigan visiting Sunday, Izzo emphasized the importance of this week for the program as the Spartans reach a crossroads in the season.
MSU fans and freshman forward Miles Bridges will get a look at an old friend in Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan on Tuesday at the Breslin Center. While he is now a foe to the fans, the 6-foot-9, 250 pound sophomore forward was once a commit to MSU, but split to a school closer to his hometown of Fort Wayne, Ind.
After dropping another game on the road, it is apparent that this year’s MSU men’s basketball team doesn’t belong with the major players of the country, potentially the Big Ten.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Head coach Tom Izzo was very frank and visibly distressed after Saturday’s loss to Indiana. The Spartans (12-8 overall, 4-3 Big Ten) came close against the Hoosiers (14-6 overall, 4-3 Big Ten), but were ultimately outshot and out-rebounded for another road loss in conference play.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Limbo — something commonly known as a state of uncertainty, where direction is lost and answers remain unsolved. MSU men’s basketball (12-8, 4-3 Big Ten) is in limbo after dropping another game on the road in Bloomington, Ind.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Three after three after three for Indiana's James Blackmon Jr. powers the Indiana Hoosiers (14-6 overall, 4-3) past MSU men's basketball (12-8 overall, 4-3) 82-75 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. After making his first six shots in the first half, Blackmon would end the first half with 18 points. Fifth-year senior Eron Harris and freshman forward Nick Ward had 11 and 8 points respectfully, in the first half. Blackmon wasn't done to start the second half, netting another 3-point basket on their first offensive possession.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — MSU men's basketball (12-7 overall, 4-2) trails Indiana (13-6 overall, 3-3) 44-30 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.
Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark as MSU men's basketball (12-7 overall, 4-2) is on the road against Indiana University (13-6 overall, 3-3). Feel free to send your comments and questions below.
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.
State News basketball reporter Casey Harrison and Newsroom Personality Stephen Olschanski have a loaded slate for this Friday's show, including: when MSU football will return to the B1G championship, the move of the Raiders to Las Vegas, why Floyd Mayweather is afraid to fight Conor McGregor, the Baseball Hall of Fame inductee class and a preview of Spartan basketball at Indiana.
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.