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UConn coach Dan Hurley faced a crossroads years ago when he was linked to the Lakers job, and he leaned on Michigan State’s Tom Izzo for some advice.

Dan Hurley Still Coaching UConn, Not Lakers, in Part Thanks to Tom Izzo’s Friendly Advice

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Mar 23, 2026
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg dunks during the NCAA men’s tournament.

Reseeding the Sweet 16: Ranking Every Team Left in Men’s March Madness

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Mar 23, 2026
Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Michigan State Surging Into Sweet Sixteen Against UConn

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Mar 23, 2026
Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

2026 NBA Draft Prospects to Watch in Every NCAA Sweet 16 Matchup

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Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA;Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo speaks with media after the game against the Louisville Cardinals during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center.

Izzo, Hurley Exchange Respectful Words Before Sweet 16 Matchup

Jacob Cotsonika
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Mar 23, 2026

Michigan State is an underdog against UConn in the Sweet 16.

Michigan State vs. UConn Opening Odds, Preview for March Madness Sweet 16

Iain MacMillan
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Mar 23, 2026

Michigan State's Coen Carr watches a free throw go up during a game against North Dakota State during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the KeyBank Center on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

3 Promising Signs from MSU's Successful First Weekend

Jacob Cotsonika
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Mar 23, 2026

Iowa and Nebraska are part of a massive Big Ten contingent in the Sweet 16.

Breaking Down Every Conference That Sent a Team to the Men’s Sweet 16

Patrick Andres
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Mar 23, 2026

Oct 28, 2025; Hartford, CT, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at PeoplesBank Arena.

3 Things Fans Should Know About MSU's Sweet 16 Matchup

Jacob Cotsonika
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Mar 23, 2026
Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale blows a whistle in practice during hockey media day on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

MSU's Nightingale to Coach Team USA's World Junior Team

Jacob Cotsonika
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Mar 23, 2026

Cameron Boozer and the Duke Blue Devils will face the St. John’s Red Storm in the Sweet 16.

March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels for Sweet 16 of the Men’s NCAA Tournament

Ryan Phillips
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Mar 23, 2026

Oklahoma's Raegan Beers (15) goes up for a basket as Michigan State's Grace Vanslooten (14) defends during a second-round game in the NCAA women's basketball tournament between the Oklahoma Sooners and Michigan State Spartans at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Sunday March 22, 2026.

MSU Women Fall to Oklahoma in Second Round of NCAA Tournament

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Mar 22, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale looks on against Minnesota during the second period on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

Breaking Down MSU Hockey's NCAA Tournament Path, Game vs. UConn

Jacob Cotsonika
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Mar 22, 2026

Flau’jae Johnson had 24 points in her final game at the PMAC as No. 2 LSU dominated No. 7 Texas Tech with a 101–47 win on Sunday.

Women’s March Madness Recap: LSU, Texas Dominate; Oklahoma, TCU Battle Back to Reach Sweet 16

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Mar 23, 2026

Colorado State Rams guard Kloe Froebe (1) fights for the ball between Michigan State Spartans center Ines Sotelo (10) and guard Emma Shumate (5) during a first-round game in the NCAA women's basketball tournament between the Colorado State Rams and the Michigan State Spartans at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Friday, March 20, 2026.

How to Watch MSU Women's Round of 32 Game vs. Oklahoma

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Mar 22, 2026

Michigan State's Cam Ward sits on the court as Kur Teng offers to help against Louisville in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the KeyBank Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Sweet Sixteen Trip Marks Homecoming for MSU Freshmen

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Mar 22, 2026

Michigan State guard Trey Fort (9), center left, and guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) celebrates 77-69 win over Louisville at the NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Why MSU's Trey Fort Enjoying Every Moment of Tournament Run

Jacob Cotsonika
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Mar 22, 2026

Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) dunks against Louisville during the second half of NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The Fuel Behind Carr's Monster Louisville Game for MSU

Jacob Cotsonika
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Mar 22, 2026

Aaliyah Chavez dropped 15 points for Oklahoma against Idaho.

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Mar 21, 2026
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