BASKETBALL
ESPN ranks Tom Izzo third best basketball coach in NCAA
Since early June, ESPN had counted down the top 50 best college basketball coaches in the United States.
ICE HOCKEY
NHL drafts incoming MSU hockey freshman
Defenseman Josh Jacobs was selected 41st in the draft pick by the New Jersey Devils during Saturday’s second round of the draft in Philadelphia. Jacobs formerly played for the Indiana Ice hockey team in the United States Hockey League for two seasons and is the first Spartan to be drafted by New Jersey since 1984.
BASKETBALL
Payne reaps benefits of returning for senior season according to Izzo, Payne
Back then, mock drafts had Payne pegged from the late first round to the early second. He had promised his late grandmother Mary Lewis he would finish his degree in interdisciplinary studies. MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo held the belief that in returning, Payne would expand his game and improve his draft stock.
BASKETBALL
Keith Appling signs summer league contract with Portland Trailblazers
After going undrafted last night, former MSU guard and Detroit Pershing star Keith Appling will begin the next step of his career relatively soon.Appling has signed a free agent contract with the Portland Trailblazers to play on the Los Vegas Summer League team, his agent Michael Silverman confirmed on Friday afternoon.
BASKETBALL
Adreian Payne drafted by Hawks, Gary Harris drafted by Nuggets in 2014 NBA draft
Neither were picked as high as some mock drafts initially pegged, but it was still an impotant night for the MSU basketball program. Adreian Payne and Gary Harris were drafted roughly a half hour apart, at No. 15 and No. 19 respectively, in the 2014 NBA draft.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer announces 2014 schedule
Following a successful season that saw a MSU-record 14 wins and
BASKETBALL
Izzo weighs in on 2014 NBA Draft
The 2014 NBA Draft, which will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, will air live on ESPN Thursday night at 7 p.m.It could be a historic night for the MSU basketball program as former MSU guard Gary Harris and former MSU forward Adreian Payne could become lottery picks, which would be the first time two MSU players are drafted in the top-14
BASKETBALL
Former basketball walk-on turns talents to filmmaking
The media and information senior, who is also a walk-on player for the MSU basketball team, mixed that love with his passion for writing and film to create the idea for his short film, “The Cager.”
SOFTBALL
Former Purdue assistant coach J.T. Gasso joins softball coaching staff
MSU softball has hired an assistant coach who formerly staffed at Purdue and Oklahoma's softball programs.Assistant coach J.T. Gasso will participate in recruiting and player development, specializing in infield defensive play and hitting.
BASKETBALL
Harris, Payne potential lottery picks in oncoming draft
ESPN analyst Chad Ford tweeted last Friday that guard Gary Harris and forward Adreian Payne are among 21 players who have been invited to the green room for Thursday’s draft.
SPORTS
Board of Trustees approved athletic contract extensions, renovations
In their approval of next year's $1.2 billion budget, the Board of Trustees voted on four athletic faculty contract extensions and renovations to several venues in their meeting Friday.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey announces season schedule
MSU hockey announced its complete 2014-2015 schedule on Monday. The Spartans will compete in 20 Big Ten games and 14 non-conference games.
FOOTBALL
Cass Tech QB Jayru Campbell decommits from MSU
It appears Jayru Campbell has had his college options reopened. On Monday, the Detroit Cass Tech quarterback confirmed to Detroit network WXYZ he is no longer an MSU commit.
SPORTS
O'Connor makes Track and Field steeplechase history
O’Connor set a school record time of 9:36.43 in the 3000 meter steeplechase race, making her the first MSU steeplechase champion ever.
FOOTBALL
Spartan athletes, coaches, gather to give back to community
Head football coach Mark Dantonio said it is very important to him to see his former and current athletes giving back in such a huge way.Last year, the High 5ive Foundation donated $60,000 to charities.
BASKETBALL
MSU basketball adds Bryn Forbes to expanding 2014-15 class
Mere days after landing West Virginia transfer Eron Harris, MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo has added yet another piece to the rapidly-growing 2014-15 basketball class.
BASKETBALL
MSU basketball will open season Nov. 14 against Navy
A day before MSU football takes on Maryland in College Park, Md., the MSU men's basketball team will kick off an annual showcase in the Old Line State. On Monday, MSU announced the Spartan men's basketball team will open the 2014-15 season at the Naval Academy on Friday, Nov. 14. The Spartans will participate in the inaugural "Veterans Classic at the Naval Academy."
BASEBALL
Jimmy Pickens, Joel Fisher selected in MLB First-Year Player Draft
The MSU baseball team saw two players drafted in the 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Saturday — outfielder Jimmy Pickens to the Cincinnati Reds in round 15 (455th overall), and catcher Joel Fisher to the Philadelphia Phillies in round 23 (682nd overall).
VOLLEYBALL
Darqueze Dennard headlines list of MSU award winners
On June 6, it was announced that former co-captain and MSU cornerback Darqueze Dennard was announced as the George Alderton Male Athlete of the Year, and women's golfer Allyssa Ferrell took home the Female Athlete of the Year honor.
BASEBALL
Five Spartans could be selected in MLB First-Year Player Draft
Last season, two MSU players joined the minor-league baseball ranks. This weekend, as many as five more could be added to the list.