MSU Must Win These Three Matchups to Win Big Ten
Based on the Spartans’ upcoming 25-26 schedule, what are the three matchups that this team MUST win if they are to hoist an 18th conference title in program history, 12th for head coach Tom Izzo? Here is a quick look at the Spartans’ Big Ten schedule from home, away, and three dual matchups.
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Tom Izzo expects ‘big year’ from Coen Carr next season
Tom Izzo recently caught up with Big Ten Network analyst Rick Pizzo to discuss a number of notable topics surrounding his program, himself and the state of college basketball as a whole. One of the interesting takeaways from Izzo’s interview with Pizzo was some very high praise for Carr — who Izzo is expecting “big things” from next season.
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Jonathan Smith Has Unmatched Eye for Talent
Jonathan Smith’s eye for early talent is unmatched — and his stockpile of underrated three-star recruits is starting to pay off.
Recently, several Michigan State commits were highlighted on the recruiting outlets such as 247Sports and Rivals/On3. Among them was wide receiver Samson Gash, a move that shouldn’t surprise anyone following the 2026 recruiting trail.
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Men’s Basketball Team Earns NABC Team Academic Excellence Award
Michigan State’s men’s basketball team was recognized with a Team Academic Excellence Award and five members of the team were selected to the Honor Court by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) on Thursday afternoon.
Izzo Pulls Up to Support Spartans in Summer League
Tom Izzo hasn’t been staying in place much this month. Last week, the legendary Spartans coach was down in South Carolina to scout some prospects. On Wednesday, he was out in Las Vegas to see two of his star players from last season’s Big Ten title team.
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Joseph Dzierwa Drafted In Second Round By The Baltimore Orioles
Michigan State baseball player Joseph Dzierwa was drafted in the second round with the 58th overall pick by the Baltimore Orioles in the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday night.
Lifechanging 18 months: Jeremy Fears leaps from gunshot wound to champion craving more
Not that long ago, Jeremy Fears was confined to a hospital bed following a gunshot wound to his left leg. Emergency surgery meant a promising future in limbo for the Michigan State point guard. Pete Crow-Armstrong: Overestimated Season Projections? In the 18 months since, Fears defied odds while recovering to become a starter who helped lead the Spartans to 30 wins and a Big Ten title last season.
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Trey Fort Goes Nuclear at Moneyball Pro-Am
The Michigan State Spartans knew they got something special in junior transfer guard Trey Fort when they faced the Samford Bulldogs at the beginning of last season, but it is unlikely that anyone was expecting the type of scoring explosion that he flexed in Tuesday’s Moneyball Pro-Am.
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MSU Transfer Veteran Serving as Mentor for Up-and-Coming Teng
Trey Fort, a sixth-year senior shooting guard, is the most experienced player on the squad, though hasn’t yet played with the Spartans. Teng, meanwhile, is a sophomore who is expected to be more of a contributor next season. Fort is already serving as a mentor to Teng, whom he is very high on.
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Divine Ugochukwu finds ‘perfect fit’ with another legendary coach
Divine Ugochukwu leaned on experience when picking a college. The guard from Texas signed with Miami to play for Jim Larranaga, one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history. Then Larranaga abruptly retired in December and Ugochukwu entered the portal following his freshman season while seeking another veteran leader. He found one in Tom Izzo as a new addition for the Spartans.
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Izzo the No. 1 Tournament Coach in Past 25 Years
Since the turn of the century, no college basketball coach has been better in the NCAA Tournament than Michigan State Spartans head man, Tom Izzo.
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Inés Sotelo Set to Represent Spain in FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup
Michigan State women’s basketball player Inés Sotelo is set to represent her native Spain in the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czechia, beginning with the group phase on Saturday, July 12.
Isaac Howard Going Pro After All
Tampa traded Howard’s rights to Edmonton on Tuesday, and Howard immediately signed an entry-level contract with the Oilers. Tampa received the rights to Sam O’Reilly, the 32nd overall pick in 2024, who played in London of the OHL last season.
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Goran Suton returning to MSU as graduate assistant coach
Goran Suton has returned to Michigan State to serve as a graduate assistant coach. Michigan State basketball announced the notable coaching staff addition on Monday. Suton starred for the Spartans from 2005 to 2009, helping lead the Spartans to an appearance in the 2009 National Championship game.
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Michigan State lands EDGE Chris Addison over Florida State & UCLA
Louisiana three-star EDGE Chris Addison has committed to Michigan State, per his Instagram moments ago. MSU comes from behind to beat the Seminoles, who received Crystal Ball predictions to land Addison after his June 20th visit there. However, Rush Ends coach Chad Wilt stayed after the 89-rated prospect, and would not go away quietly.
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Jaden Akins to play for Orlando Magic in NBA Summer League
Michigan State’s top two players on last year’s team will be linking up again in NBA Summer League. Last week, the Orlando Magic selected Jase Richardson in the first round of the NBA Draft and on Wednesday it was announced former Spartans teammate Jaden Akins is joining him with the Magic on their NBA Summer League roster. The Orlando Magic released their official NBA Summer League roster on Wednesday, with both Richardson and Akins included.
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Ryan Eckley Named Preseason All-American by Walter Camp Football Foundation
Michigan State redshirt junior punter Ryan Eckley has been named a second-team preseason All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Eckley led the Big Ten and ranked among the national leaders last season with his 47.9-yard average, which tied for the third-best average in MSU single-season history.
Michigan State Athletics Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class
Five standout student-athletes and one iconic coach comprise the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Mark Dantonio (football), Tony Keyes (men’s soccer), Kori Moster (volleyball), Caroline Powers (women’s golf), Nick Simmons (wrestling), and Sam Vincent (men’s basketball) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in September.
MSU Will Benefit from WR Depth
With new faces and more dynamic receivers in the fold, we could see a much better MSU passing attack. Let’s break down how the receiving depth should help Chiles and the offense. The Spartans have two receivers who are expected to earn starter-level snaps in Chrishon McCray and Omari Kelly. Those players were some of the more explosive and dynamic receivers in their respective conferences in 2024.
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Philadelphia Flyers pick MSU forward Shane Vansaghi in 2025 NHL Draft
Michigan State forward Shane Vansaghi was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the NHL Draft on Saturday. The Flyers selected Vansaghi with the No. 48 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
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