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Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) drives the ball down the court against Furman Paladins forward Charles Johnston (1) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Why UConn's Reed Becoming Center of Attention in MSU's Gameplan

Jacob Cotsonika

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Mar 24, 2026

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. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Three Key MSU Players in Sweet Sixteen Clash with UConn

Luke Joseph

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Mar 24, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to foul call during the second half of NCAA Tournament Second Round against Louisville at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

MSU's Izzo Helps Headline Historic Coaching Lineup in East Region

Jacob Cotsonika

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Mar 24, 2026

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) celebrates a 3-pointer against Louisville during the second half of NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

How UConn Frontcourt Presents Big Challenge for MSU's Kohler

Jacob Cotsonika

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Mar 24, 2026

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Former Duke Blue Devils men's basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, Mickie Krzyzewski and Duke University president Vincent Price look on during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Coach K Drops Praise for Michigan State's Fears, Carr

Jacob Cotsonika

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Mar 24, 2026

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

Kristen Wong

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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

Bryan Fischer

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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

Luke Joseph

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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

Randall Sweet

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Mar 23, 2026

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

Jacob Cotsonika

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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

SI Staff

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Mar 23, 2026

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