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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Michigan State athletic department announced yesterday that they will honor the late head coach Jud Heathcote in a variety different ways this upcoming season. The basketball team will honor him by wearing a patch throughout the season. The patch will be unveiled in the near future. The team will also hold a tribute game on Feb 10 against Purdue with former players to be in attendance.
Member of the 1979 championship team, Greg Kelser, said he was saddened by the loss of a coach, mentor and later on, friend.
Former MSU basketball coach Jud Heathcote, 90, has died, MSU Athletics announced Monday night.
Let the hype begin for MSU basketball fans.
Police say former Spartan Zach Randolph was arrested Wednesday night in Los Angeles for suspected drug possession, KCBS in Sacramento reported.
A Wayne County judge followed the sentence agreement and sentenced Appling to one year in Wayne County Jail and five years of probation.
Instead of playing Georgetown as initially intended, the Spartans will open the Phil Knight Invitational against DePaul on Nov. 23.
Former MSU basketball player Mateen Cleaves' appeal to inspect a judge's decision on reinstating sexual assault charges against him will not be inspected, an appeals court ruled Monday.
Former MSU basketball and current Golden State Warriors standout Draymond Green is being sued by former MSU football player Jermaine Edmondson and his girlfriend Bianca Williams, stemming from alleged incidents of assault in July 2016.
A press conference featuring those suing former Spartan Draymond Green will be streamed live from Facebook, starting 12 p.m.
Former Spartan men's basketball player Draymond Green is being sued for alleged acts of assault and battery as well as related claims, according to a press release by the accusing parties.
After averaging nearly a double-double a game in the NBA Summer League, former Spartan Matt Costello is reportedly taking his talent to San Antonio.