Tom Izzo, Michigan State

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
What makes Tom Izzo special for Michigan State basketball? He'll tell you 'straight up'
Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.
Tom Izzo says Michigan State basketball has a problem despite 10th straight win
An incensed Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's second-half defensive issues "a problem" after surviving Penn State for a 10th straight win.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo Compares Illinois Basketball to 'Celtics or Lakers'
Izzo is taking the threat of the Illini seriously as he prepares his Spartans for Sunday's matchup in East Lansing
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had high praise for the Spartans' next opponent, the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Michigan State basketball continues to impress Tom Izzo. But you know he's not relaxing
It was a ninth straight win and fifth in a row to open Big Ten play as No. 14 Michigan State basketball beat Northwestern but showed some flaws late.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Penn State, Looks Ahead to No. 19 Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State is heading into what will likely be its toughest conference game yet when it hosts No. 19 Illinois on Sunday.
Tom Izzo frustrated with Spartans' following win over Penn State
MSU’s winning streak continued on Wednesday night, but that doesn’t mean head coach Tom Izzo was happy about the performance
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"I’m not sleeping good on anything": Tom Izzo downplays Michigan State's 10-game streak and top-15 ranking
Michigan State and coach Tom Izzo are enjoying a stellar season with a 15-2 record, currently on a 10-game winning streak and holding the No. 12 spot in the latest AP Top 25 rankings.
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Tom Izzo: Michigan State basketball returns 'with a sense of purpose' from Christmas break
EAST LANSING — Maybe it was the four-day Christmas break spent with his granddaughter, which Tom Izzo called “one ... power” to focus fully on Michigan State basketball’s players and ...
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Toughness test coming at Michigan State
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood in a NCAA basketball game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Wednesday, January 8, ...
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Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood scoffs at potential recruits in fiery 'don't come here' rant
If an aspiring college basketball player wants to play under Brad Underwood's leadership, it's as straightforward as possible ...
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As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern, Tom Izzo unsure of Big Ten race
The 14th-ranked Spartans (13-2 ... for their third road game of the conference season. NUMBERS GAME:Tom Izzo reveals Michigan State basketball's battle cry that sure is working Tipoff at ...
Illinois, Kasparas Jakucionis to give Spartans toughest test yet in Big Ten
No. 19 Illinois (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) will visit Breslin Center for Sunday’s noon tip. The Fighting Illini are the ...
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CBS' Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish split on Illinois vs. Michigan State basketball picks
CBS' Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander offer differing predictions for the Illinois vs. Michigan State basketball game, highlighting its significance.
MSU Needs to Make a Statement Against Illinois
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is correct, the expectations on his team need to be tapered. Yes, this is their best start in the Big Ten this decade. Yes, this i ...