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MSU downed by U-M, 60-59
The anticipated matchup of No. 20 Michigan and the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team saw the Spartans defeated in Ann Arbor, 60-59.
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Spartans lose at Northwestern, winning streak snapped
Evanston, Ill. — MSU men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo knew it would happen eventually, he just didn’t know when. Featuring “three and a half freshmen” in the regular rotation — with senior guard and first-year Spartan Brandon Wood being the half — Izzo said inexperience was bound to doom MSU at least once this season. That moment came Saturday, when the No. 6 Spartans (15-3 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) traveled to Evanston, Ill. and fell to Northwestern 81-74 — marking MSU’s first Big Ten loss of the season.
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Spartans different than last season
Derrick Nix quite possibly is the greatest indicator that this season’s MSU men’s basketball team is different from last year.
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No. 16 Spartans extend winning streak to 12, hand No. 13 Indiana first loss
In a game that saw MSU build an 18-point lead before facing a nine-point deficit, the Spartans (12-2 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) eventually used a 20-0 run to come out on top, 80-65, in a see-saw Big Ten battle.
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Spartans hand Indiana first loss, 80-65
The No. 16 MSU men’s basketball team played No. 13 Indiana in a game of ups and downs, but came out on top, 80-65, Wednesday at Breslin Center.
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Spartans survive Blue Devils, 89-69
The MSU men’s basketball team overcame sloppy play, a confused Izzone and a hot-shooting first half from Central Connecticut State to win Tuesday night, 89-69.
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Spartans lead Seminoles, 30-26, at halftime
The MSU men’s basketball team heads into halftime leading Florida State, 30-26, at Breslin Center in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
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Spartans handle Milwaukee, 68-55
The MSU men’s basketball team beat Milwaukee, 68-55, Wednesday night at Breslin Center. The Spartans (3-2) rode a 9-0 run to start the second half after entering the half with a 34-30 lead.
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Green plays key role in US team's wins
As a member of the U.S. competing in the World University Games in Shenzhen, China, MSU senior forward Draymond Green has emerged as a leader and has been vital to the team’s 3-0 start.
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Green makes final cuts for team USA
As the second basketball player to represent MSU internationally this summer, senior forward Draymond Green was selected Wednesday to play for the USA men’s team at the 2011 World University Games in Shenzhen, China.
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Face time with Brandon Wood
Brandon Wood has never played in an NCAA Tournament game. After transferring from Valparaiso University to MSU in May, Wood joins a program that has been to 14-straight NCAA Tournaments, including six Final Four berths and a national championship in 2000.
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Appling, U19 USA team finish 5th at FIBA Championship
MSU men’s basketball sophomore guard Keith Appling and the USA U19 World Champion -ship Team took down Australia, 78-77, for fifth place Sunday in the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in Riga, Latvia. The defending championship U.S. team lost its chance for the gold medal with its 79-74 loss to Russia Friday.
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Potential more important than past in NBA Draft
Where do former Spartans Kalin Lucas and Durrell Summers fit into the scheme of things in Thursday’s 2011 NBA Draft?
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Face time with Mateen Cleaves
The State News recently sat down with former MSU men’s basketball great Mateen Cleaves to discuss his accomplishments and what he’s been up to.
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Sherman to transfer from MSU
Sophomore center Garrick Sherman will transfer from the MSU men’s basketball program, MSU announced in a release Monday.
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Basketball recruits Kearney and Costello face off in state semis
Future MSU recruits Matt Costello and Brandan Kearney faced off in a state semifinal game Friday afternoon, with Kearney winning the game.
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Recruit Valentine wins state championship in his future 'house'
2012 MSU men’s basketball recruit Denzel Valentine accomplished a life goal this weekend, with hopes of more to come.
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Izzo: Offseason will benefit MSU following difficult year
MSU men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo is happy to have long offseason, after barely having one last year.
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Tourney still has reasons to be watched
MSU men’s basketball reporter Chris Vannini goes over his picks for the Final Four.
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Izzo: MSU never threw in towel during tough season
MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo wrapped up the season in a press conference Tuesday afternoon.