Tom Izzo, Illinois and Michigan

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo: Illinois Is the Best Team in the Big Ten
To be fair to Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, there aren't as many Alan Andersons and Shannon Browns across college basketball as there once were. So when Izzo butchered the names of Kasparas Jakucionis,
Watch Tom Izzo recaps MSU Basketball's 'crazy' win over Illinois
Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.
As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern, Tom Izzo unsure of Big Ten race
As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern atop the Big Ten, Tom Izzo is unsure of what to expect in the unpredictable conference race.
Michigan State’s thrilling win over Illinois has Tom Izzo feeling nostalgic
As long as Tom Izzo is the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, they’re not a team that should be overlooked.
Tom Izzo challenges Michigan State to measure up against his top Big Ten team
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson, top left, blocks a shot by Penn State guard Ace Baldwin Jr. (1) as Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings following MSU's win over Illinois
While MSU’s win over Illinois was huge, Purdue’s win over Oregon was even more impressive, as the Boilermakers took down the Ducks on the road. Without a loss to the scrappy Penn State Nittany Lions, that win would have put them in the No. 1 spot.
Tom Izzo: These fixes can take No. 14 Michigan State basketball 'from good to great'
Despite being on a seven-game win streak and 3-0 in Big Ten play, Tom Izzo sees areas where No. 14 Michigan State basketball must improve in a hurry.
Win over Illinois a big boost to Michigan State basketball’s Big Ten title hopes
The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini have been rolling as winners of six of their last seven games. That's caught the eye of long-time Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Tom Izzo sees Michigan State basketball getting tougher, but so does the schedule
Tom Izzo sees No. 12 Michigan State basketball getting tougher after beating No. 20 Illinois on Sunday, but also knows so will the Spartans' schedule.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about rebounding in win over Illinois.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about Jeremy Fears Jr.'s success this year. Isaac Howard had four goals and one assist in MSU's 6-4 win vs. Penn State. Watch Next   Vlad Goldin scored 31 points in Michigan's 80-76 OT win over Northwestern.
Is MSU in the Driver's Seat in the Big Ten?
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Michigan State basketball March Madness projections, bracketology
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Couch: MSU's basketball team shows it's capable of winning what would be a meaningful Big Ten title
It’s clear now that MSU’s basketball team is capable of winning a Big Ten championship. For this program and Tom Izzo, it ...
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This has been a season unlike any other for Ryan Day emotionally. Less than two months ago, loud and influential media voices were calling for the firing ...
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Something is brewing within Michigan State basketball. And it feels a lot like it used to
Tom Izzo could only smile and chuckle, shaking his head admiringly, after watching his Michigan State Spartans lay it all on the floor vs Illinois.
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Men’s basketball: With health and a Top 25 win, now is time for Gophers to go ‘full blast’
Ben Johnson’s basketball team took a big step in their last game, beating then-No. 20 Michigan in overtime, 84-81, last Wednesday at Williams Arena. It was the Gophers’ first Big Ten win and pulled ...