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What went down: An injury scare, Spartan debuts and more in MSU's exhibition opener
Realistically, there’s only so much that can be taken away from an exhibition game.
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FINAL: Takeaways as MSU downs Ferris State in exhibition opener 80-72
Ineffective shooting by MSU Thursday night allowed Ferris State to scare the Spartans in their first of three exhibition games, but MSU managed to pull away from Ferris State late in the second half to secure a 80-72 victory over the Bulldogs, who finished with a school all-time best 18-3 in league action last season.
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Hoops season is back: MSU opens with exhibition against Ferris State
Basketball season is finally back in East Lansing as the men's hoops squad takes on Ferris State as part of an exhibition game.
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Heralded freshman ready to make an immediate impact on women's basketball
There are certain individuals who are naturally equipped with the supreme confidence that allows them to take on any and every daunting challenge presented to them head on without much reservation. MSU freshman basketball player Sidney Cooks is one of those individuals.
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MSU Men's Basketball to host charity game against University of Georgia
The MSU men’s basketball team announced today that the will host the University of Georgia in a charity match on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
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Miles Bridges and Nick Ward earn Big Ten preseason honors
Miles Bridges was named the Preseason Big Ten Player of the Year by the Big Ten Thursday morning.
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MSU Madness to kick off highly anticipated basketball season
The start of basketball season is upon us, and the men’s and women’s basketball teams are ready to welcome you into the newly renovated Breslin as the hosts for the annual Michigan State Madness this Friday night.
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'Super Sophomores' ready to take college basketball landscape by storm
When Tom Izzo started talking about his four returning sophomores, Miles Bridges, Nick Ward, Cassius Winston and Joshua Langford, he gave the talented bunch a title: “Super Sophomores.”
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Freshman Jaren Jackson Jr. and Xavier Tillman ready to take on pressure
The additions of Jackson Jr. and Tillman give the Spartans some much needed size in the paint, something MSU lacked last year.
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Izzone campout continues to be a good time for students
Friday night thousands of students camped out on Munn Field for the Izzone Campout. The State News was there to capture all the fun as students met head coach Tom Izzo and other members of the men's basketball team.
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Izzo and team embrace high expectations at men’s basketball media day
After ending last season with a second round NCAA Tournament loss to Kansas, expectations are high for the Spartans coming into this season, as many preseason polls have them ranked as a top five team. Head coach Tom Izzo held a press conference in which he addressed the lofty expectations
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Izzo: Men's basketball will stand united against social injustice
If the men's basketball team makes the decision to protest social injustices, Tom Izzo promises that it will be done as a team.
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After injury plagued seasons, Carter and Schilling are eager to play
Miles Bridges, Nick Ward, Cassius Winston and Joshua Langford aren’t the only ones to come back this season, as forwards Ben Carter and Gavin Schilling are back healthy this season.
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Let the hype begin: Michigan State Madness date set for hoops teams
Before both the men's and women's basketball team ever even look to hang banners at the Breslin Center — there's Michigan State Madness.
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Women's basketball feels confident for upcoming season
Monday afternoon marked the first day of practice for the women’s basketball team one month before they kickoff the season against Lake Superior State on Nov 5.
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Izzo discouraged by FBI probe, wants more information
Tom Izzo hasn’t placed a firm grasp around the alleged college basketball scandal, but he said he is discouraged by the recent reports surrounding the sport. “Well, disappointment would be the first word I’d use,” Izzo said on Friday as MSU began official practices. “I’m disappointed because I don’t know if anything is any good when it kind of gives you a black eye for your profession, whether it be yours or mine. I’m not sure that I would ever hope something that negative has to be done to clean it up.”
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Men's basketball close to full health as practices begin
Head coach Tom Izzo is within reach of a completely healthy team entering the upcoming season. Injuries tormented last season’s roster, with Ben Carter and Gavin Schilling headlining what was an injury-plagued season for MSU after they both suffered knee injuries that forced them to miss the entirety of last season.
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Izzo hopes national hype will provide extra motivation
Tom Izzo fully understands what it’s like to be on the national stage and expected by most to compete for a national championship; he’s been there before.
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Three star recruit Aaron Henry verbally commits to Michigan State
Three star, class of 2018 high school basketball recruit Aaron Henry has verbally committed to Michigan State University. Henry gives Michigan State their fifth verbal commitment of the year and moves Michigan State up to No. 3 in the class of 2018 recruiting rankings.
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Big Ten announces men's and women's basketball TV schedule
The Big Ten announced on Thursday the TV schedule for all teams playing their non-conference opponents. The Spartans play two early Big Ten games against Nebraska on Dec. 3 at home and at Rutgers on Dec. 5.