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WATCH: Everything Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Said After Record-Breaking Win Over Illinois

Aidan Champion
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Feb 16, 2025
Feb 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) reacts after a win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Resounding Finish Propels No. 11 Michigan State to 79-65 Road Victory Over Illinois

Aidan Champion
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Feb 16, 2025
It's not supposed to look like that.

Illinois Accidentally Unveils Upside-Down Banner for Terrence Shannon Jr. Jersey Retirement

Mike Kadlick
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Feb 15, 2025
Feb 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) reacts during the second half push against USC Trojans at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr.'s Offers Long-Term Offensive Upside

Jace Derryberry
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Feb 15, 2025
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MSU’s Defense Remains Solid Amidst Down Stretch

Dominic Minchella
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Feb 15, 2025

Jan 23, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) drives to the basket as Maryland Terrapins guard Selton Miguel (9) defends during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Availability Updates Ahead of Michigan State Game

Jason Langendorf
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Feb 15, 2025

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. pushes the ball against Illinois during the first half on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Can Spartans Sweep Season Series with Illinois?

Tom Cavanaugh
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Feb 15, 2025

Feb 3, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green (23) look towards an Orlando Magic player at half time at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Spartans Legend Shares Emotional Exchange With Stephen Curry

Matthew Schmidt
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Feb 15, 2025

Jan 13, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood, left, shakes hands with Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo before the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Twice the Fun: Illinois' Brad Underwood vs. Michigan State's Tom Izzo

Jason Langendorf
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Feb 15, 2025
Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) dribbles against North Carolina forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) during the first half of the NCAA tournament West Region second round at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Former Spartan Fitting in Nicely with New G-League Team

Tom Cavanaugh
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Feb 15, 2025

Three Trends for Michigan State vs. Illinois

Tim Marshall
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Feb 15, 2025

MSU Needs More from Fears, Booker to Spark Turnaround

Carter Landis
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Feb 15, 2025

Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) splits Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (14) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) on his way to a basket during the second half  at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Michigan State

Jackson Langendorf
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Feb 14, 2025

Feb 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Michigan State vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds and Key Players for Saturday, Feb. 15

Reed Wallach
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Feb 14, 2025

Purdue guard Braden Smith shoots during the Boilermakers' game Tuesday against Michigan

Big Ten Basketball Games of the Weekend: Purdue and Wisconsin Clash

Tanner Johnson
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Feb 14, 2025

Staley’s Gamecocks loss their first SEC game in 58 outings last week against the Longhorns.

Women's College Basketball Watchability: South Carolina Seeks Top-10 Redemption

Zach Koons
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Feb 14, 2025

Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) drives into the paint against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

ESPN Prediction for Illinois Basketball vs. Michigan State (Game 26)

Jackson Langendorf
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Feb 14, 2025

Indiana's Steve Downing passes the ball around UCLA's Bill Walton during the 1973 Final Four semifinal between the Hoosiers and Bruins. UCLA won 70-59.

How Has Indiana Done Against NCAA Title Bluebloods?

Todd Golden
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Feb 14, 2025

Michigan State's Offense Must Execute as Illinois Looks for Revenge

Tim Marshall
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Feb 14, 2025
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