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MSU struggled offensively as starting guards Jeremy Fears Jr. and Kur Teng combined for 0-for-15 from the field, though Fears contributed 13 assists and perfect free-throw shooting. Senior center Carson Cooper led the way with 16 points and 16 rebounds, supported by Jaxon Kohler and Coen Carr, but the Spartans’ scoring woes prevented them from gaining an edge.

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MSU jumps to No. 11 in AP Poll before Fort Myers Tip-Off

Lucas Gentilia

November 24, 2025

Michigan State men’s basketball, now ranked No. 11 after wins over Kentucky and Detroit Mercy, is set for the Fort Myers Tip-Off, where it will face East Carolina and No. 16 North Carolina. With ECU entering at No. 244 in KenPom and UNC led by standout freshman Caleb Wilson, the Spartans will return home afterward to host Iowa on Dec. 2 and Duke on Dec. 6.

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MSU overwhelms Detroit Mercy with strong play in the paint

Lucas Gentilia

November 21, 2025

Even though the Spartans had no trouble with Detroit Mercy in a 28-point win, the team's consistency will need to improve if it wants to win at a high level.

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MSU basketball knocks off Detroit Mercy 84-56 in inconsistent showing

Kaspar Haehnle

November 21, 2025

On Friday, Michigan State basketball's 84-56 victory over Detroit Mercy showed good things, showed bad things, showed inconsistent things. In an inconsistent game, the Spartans outweighed the Titans through the play of its four horseman.

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MSU restores three-point shot in domination of No. 12 Kentucky

Lucas Gentilia

November 18, 2025

MSU crashed the board, hit threes and took care of the little things in an 83-66 win over No. 12 Kentucky.

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Togetherness, physicality and defense sparks MSU win over Kentucky

Kaspar Haehnle

November 18, 2025

In the Big Apple and playing in the 15th annual Champions Classic, Michigan State basketball played with togetherness, physicality and a great defensive effort that propelled the Spartans to a 83-66 victory over No. 12 Kentucky.

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MSU looks to fix issues as it faces No. 12 Kentucky in NYC

Lucas Gentilia

November 17, 2025

MSU is 3-0, a strong start. But over the next month, the Spartans will face three top-25 teams, beginning with Kentucky on Tuesday.

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MSU lands five-star center, Ethan Taylor

Lucas Gentilia

November 14, 2025

Tom Izzo has added to a top-five recruiting class with the addition of five-star Ethan Taylor

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MSU basketball one of 16 teams set to appear in NBA 2K26

Lucas Gentilia

November 14, 2025

Michigan State basketball players will soon appear in NBA 2K26, with Coen Carr’s dunk animation included in the game. MSU is one of 16 college programs being added, with the 2K scan truck visiting several schools to capture players’ movements for the upcoming college basketball experience.

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Inconsistent defense headlines MSU's 79-60 victory over San José State

Kaspar Haehnle

November 13, 2025

In MSU basketball's 79-60 win, it opened the game against San José State with suffocating defense that showcased physicality and speed. It closed the game playing mundane and sluggish. It was a tale of two defensive halves, and consistency was to blame.

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Fears provides calm leadership in slippery 79-60 win over SJSU

Lucas Gentilia

November 13, 2025

Jeremy Fears has prided himself on his ability to lead by example. Tonight, his calm leadership and clutch shooting sealed the win for MSU

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Izzo still looking for shooters heading into San José State

Lucas Gentilia

November 12, 2025

Heading into a "trap game" against San José State, MSU and head coach Tom Izzo are searching for an answer from three while taking the next step in their physicality.

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MSU moves up to No. 17 in AP Poll

Lucas Gentilia

November 10, 2025

Now in the polls for 18 straight weeks, MSU is ranked No. 17 in the country.

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MSU outmuscles Arkansas despite struggles from three-point range

Kaspar Haehnle

November 9, 2025

Michigan State overcame cold three-point shooting with toughness inside, outmuscling No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 behind a dominant paint performance led by freshman Cam Ward’s double-double. The Spartans’ physicality and defense defined the win, earning a key early-season résumé boost at the Breslin Center.

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Freshman Cam Ward dominates in statement 69-66 win over Arkansas

Lucas Gentilia

November 9, 2025

Freshman Cam Ward scored 18 in his first of what will likely be many dominant performances in MSU's statement win over Arkansas.

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