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Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo speaks during his postgame press conference following a 66-60 loss to the Duke Blue Devils at the Breslin Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Three Spartans Who Will be Key Against Penn State

Luke Joseph

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Dec 11, 2025

Oct 28, 2025; Hartford, CT, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

Breaking Down MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr.'s Big Leap

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 11, 2025

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo applauds as he exits the floor after the first half against Duke at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Michigan State leads 34-31 over Duke.

Michigan State Basketball Signee Gets Big Boost in Rankings

Luke Joseph

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Dec 11, 2025

Nov 11, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Kayden Mingo (4) defends as Navy Midshipmen guard Austin Benigni (1) holds the ball during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Key Penn State Contributors Michigan State Must Hone in On

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 11, 2025

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Feb 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Basketball's Surprising National Championship Odds After Strong Start

Caden Handwork

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Dec 10, 2025

Michigan State's head coach Robyn Fralick speaks during women's basketball media day on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Spartans Drop in AP Poll After Tough Wisconsin Loss

Luke Joseph

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Dec 10, 2025

Jan 15, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo protests a call by the officials during the second half of their game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

The History of the MSU–Penn State Basketball Rivalry

Nathan Berry

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Dec 10, 2025

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) celebrates 71-63 win over New Mexico at the Second Round of NCAA tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

How Former MSU Star Akins Is Performing in G League

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 10, 2025

Apr 3, 2010; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Raymar Morgan (2) passes the ball away from Butler Bulldogs forward Willie Veasley (21) during the second half of the semifinals of the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA mens basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Butler won 52-50.

Former MSU Basketball Legend Returning to Program as Staffer

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 10, 2025

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler makes a 3-pointer against Duke during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 Surprises from Michigan State's Basketball Season So Far

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 10, 2025

Michigan State's Cam Ward, left, is blocked by Duke's Patrick Ngongba during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Cam Ward's Polarizing Performance After Wrist Injury

Nathan Berry

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Dec 10, 2025

Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper leaps and grabs a rebound against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Breslin Center.

Michigan State Still Sits Respectfully in Ranks of College Basketball

Luke Joseph

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Dec 9, 2025

Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells to his team during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Big Ten Power Rankings: How Illinois, Michigan, Purdue and Others Stack Up

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 9, 2025

Arizona forward Ivan Karchenkov and the Wildcats are ranked No. 1 in the Week 6 AP poll, a strong indicator they will compete for the national championship this season.

The 12 Men’s College Hoops Teams History Says Can Win the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Kevin Sweeney

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Dec 8, 2025

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) makes a jump shot against Duke during the first half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Kohler Provides Bright Spot for MSU in Duke Loss

Nathan Berry

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Dec 8, 2025

Michigan State guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) defends Duke guard Cayden Boozer (2) during the first half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Michigan State Hoops Slips in Rankings After Duke Loss

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 8, 2025

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a referee call during the second half against Duke at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

What’s Ahead for Michigan State Basketball

Luke Joseph

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Dec 8, 2025

Michigan State's Jordan Scott makes a 3-pointer against Duke during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Why MSU Freshman Jordan Scott Deserves Shot at Starting

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 8, 2025

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, meets with Duke's head coach Jon Scheyer before the game on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Reasons MSU Fans Shouldn’t Worry About Basketball

Carter Landis

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Dec 8, 2025

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