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MSU women's basketball ranked third in Big Ten preseason coaches poll

Souichi Terada

October 24, 2016

With MSU women's basketball season right around the corner, the Big Ten conference released its preseason coaches and media polls, according to a press release. In the rankings, MSU is tied for third with Indiana University in the coaches poll. The Spartans are coming off a season in which they advanced to the Big Ten Championship Game and also the second round of the NCAA tournament.

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Spartan freshmen class hungry for difficult start to the season

Connor Clark

October 23, 2016

Opening tests against Arizona on Nov. 11 in Hawaii, followed four days later with a battle against Kentucky in New York City and a tournament in the Bahamas, MSU’s new recruits will be tested early with big games and long days of travel.

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Izzo says hardworking freshmen have put team in "new territory"

Casey Harrison

October 21, 2016

The last question Tom Izzo was asked at the MSU men’s basketball annual media day press conference was a simple question, but Izzo gave his answer much thought.

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Merchant says key to success will be "versatility" for upcoming season

Souichi Terada

October 20, 2016

The MSU women’s basketball team held its annual media day at the Breslin Center, Oct. 19, after a wild night at Midnight Madness the weekend before.

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MSU starting center Gavin Schilling suffers knee injury, requires surgery

Connor Clark

October 19, 2016

MSU's starting center Gavin Schilling will be out for an undetermined amount of time. Schilling suffered a knee injury that will need surgery, MLive's Brendan Quinn reports via Twitter.  The 6'9 senior regressed in playing time and points last season, recording 12.5 minutes per game, just under four minutes less than his sophomore year. 

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MSU Madness shows first glimpse of basketball teams

Denise Spann

October 16, 2016

It’s homecoming weekend here at MSU, and to get the festivities started MSU Basketball held their annual Michigan State Madness, Friday night at the Breslin Center.

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MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo receives Dean Smith Award

Souichi Terada

October 16, 2016

The United States Basketball Writers Association announced Friday, Oct. 14, that men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo would be receiving another award on his lengthy list.

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MSU basketball graduate transfer Ben Carter injures knee in practice

Casey Harrison

October 3, 2016

MSU graduate transfer Ben Carter suffered a knee injury over the weekend, according to MSU Athletic Communications. The injury has not yet been specified for the 6-foot-9 forward, but will require surgery.

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Izzo: "I think we’ve built a damn good culture here"

Casey Harrison

September 30, 2016

MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo addressed the media Friday prior to the team’s first official practice of the 2016-17 season.

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Four-star recruit Xavier Tillman commits to MSU

Stephen Olschanski

September 30, 2016

Tom Izzo and MSU basketball landed their second recruit for the 2017 class Friday in Grand Rapids Christian's Xavier Tillman.

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No. 5 power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. commits to MSU for 2017

Connor Clark

September 15, 2016

Tom Izzo continues to work his 2017 recruiting magic. Four-star power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. announced his commitment to MSU Thursday.

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Izzo thanks family, players and mentors in Hall of Fame induction

Denise Spann

September 11, 2016

On Friday, MSU head basketball coach Tom Izzo along with former NBA stars Yao Ming, Sheryl Swoopes, Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal were inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Izzo — now headed into his twenty-second year at the helm of the Spartans — is known for giving enthusiastic and emotional speeches. Izzo said at the induction ceremony on Friday that he was very thankful for the honor and repeatedly thanked his players for helping him forge a Hall of Fame coaching career.

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A look back at Tom Izzo's biggest moments at MSU

Souichi Terada

September 9, 2016

As MSU men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo is inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, The State News looks back at some of Izzo's biggest wins and most memorable moments. Izzo's induction class also includes former NBA stars, Yao Ming, Shaquille O'Neal, and Allen Iverson.

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MSU women's basketball team releases 2016-2017 regular season schedule

Souichi Terada

August 31, 2016

The MSU women's basketball team unveiled their regular season schedule in a press release earlier this week. The Spartans play a total of 29 games on their schedule, as they look to improve on their 25-9 record from 2015-16.

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Former MSU star Appling arrested for third time in four months

Stephen Olschanski

August 29, 2016

Former MSU basketball point guard Keith Appling arrested Sunday night in Detroit, marking the third time he has been arrested in four months.

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Timeline: Draymond Green's summer woes continue as he prepares for the Olympics

Shireen Korkzan

August 4, 2016

The current Golden State Warriors forward and former MSU basketball star was arrested in East Lansing last month for hitting former MSU football cornerback Jermaine Edmondson outside of Conrad’s Grill downtown.

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Denzel Valentine hits buzzer-beater to give Bulls the Summer League title

Isaac Constans

July 19, 2016

The Chicago Bulls won the Las Vegas Summer League championship, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves despite another poor performance from recently graduated MSU alumnus Denzel Valentine. He went 3-10 shooting and finished with seven points.

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Bryn Forbes signs NBA Summer League contract with San Antonio Spurs

Isaac Constans

June 27, 2016

According to multiple reports on Friday afternoon, Bryn Forbes will join the San Antonio Spurs' Summer League roster. 

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Matt Costello signs with Atlanta Hawks

Isaac Constans

June 24, 2016

One night was not enough for Michigan State graduating senior to achieve his NBA dreams. The following morning sufficed, however, as the Atlanta Hawks conducted their first business of the summer free agency when they signed Costello to a deal that will move him to Atlanta for the Summer League and training camp. 

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Chicago Bulls take Denzel Valentine

Isaac Constans

June 24, 2016

It's been a long road for the Lansing-native, but Denzel Valentine has finally reached the world's foremost basketball league. From the Lansing Sexton Big Reds to the Michigan State Spartans, Denzel Valentine will now slip on a Chicago Bulls jersey for the foreseeable future in the NBA.