WATCH: Changes abound as Michigan State tries to fix offense
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Seven months ago, Mark Dantonio shook up his offensive staff, keeping his assistants but switching their roles around. It was a move that reflected the state of the Michigan State program - not necessarily panicking, but certainly aware of some recent shortcomings.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Seven months ago, Mark Dantonio shook up his offensive staff, keeping his assistants but switching their roles around. It was a move that reflected the state of the Michigan State program - not necessarily panicking, but certainly aware of some recent shortcomings.
Dantonio keeps offensive changes under wraps at media day
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Raequan Willams bluntly outlined the expectations for Michigan State this coming season. "Big Ten championship," the senior defensive end said. "That's what we want. Anything less would be a failure."
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Raequan Willams bluntly outlined the expectations for Michigan State this coming season. "Big Ten championship," the senior defensive end said. "That's what we want. Anything less would be a failure."
Joey Hauser transferring from Marquette to Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Marquette forward Joey Hauser is transferring to Michigan State. The Spartans announced the addition of Hauser on Tuesday. He averaged 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds a game as a freshman in 2018-19. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says the Spartans recruited Hauser out of high school and are familiar with him. Hauser said in a statement that he can't wait to take...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Marquette forward Joey Hauser is transferring to Michigan State. The Spartans announced the addition of Hauser on Tuesday. He averaged 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds a game as a freshman in 2018-19. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says the Spartans recruited Hauser out of high school and are familiar with him. Hauser said in a statement that he can't wait to take...
Michigan State adds forward Julius Marble to 3-player class
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has added a third player to its basketball recruiting class. Julius Marble signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to play for coach Tom Izzo next season. The 6-foot-8 forward will be a relatively unheralded freshman along with highly touted guard Mark Watts and forward Malik Hall on a talented and experienced team .
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has added a third player to its basketball recruiting class. Julius Marble signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to play for coach Tom Izzo next season. The 6-foot-8 forward will be a relatively unheralded freshman along with highly touted guard Mark Watts and forward Malik Hall on a talented and experienced team .
Michigan State's Winston staying in school, Ward leaving
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - All-America guard Cassius Winston wants to accomplish more at Michigan State. He is coming back for his senior season. "It will always be my goal to play in the NBA, but that's a dream that can wait a year," Winston said Friday. Teammate Nick Ward said he is entering the draft and plans to sign with an agent and end his college career.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - All-America guard Cassius Winston wants to accomplish more at Michigan State. He is coming back for his senior season. "It will always be my goal to play in the NBA, but that's a dream that can wait a year," Winston said Friday. Teammate Nick Ward said he is entering the draft and plans to sign with an agent and end his college career.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo signs star guard Mark Watts
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-3 guard Mark "Rocket" Watts. The school announced Wednesday it received a letter of intent from Watts, who attends SPIRE Academy in Ohio and is from Detroit. He joins 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall in Tom Izzo's recruiting class.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-3 guard Mark "Rocket" Watts. The school announced Wednesday it received a letter of intent from Watts, who attends SPIRE Academy in Ohio and is from Detroit. He joins 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall in Tom Izzo's recruiting class.
WATCH: Dantonio & Lewerke following Michigan State Spring Game
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Whatever changes Michigan State is making to its offense, Spartans fans may have to wait until next season to find out. New offensive coordinator Brad Salem is keeping his comments fairly vague.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Whatever changes Michigan State is making to its offense, Spartans fans may have to wait until next season to find out. New offensive coordinator Brad Salem is keeping his comments fairly vague.
Michigan State falls short in comeback in Final Four, loses 61-51
The buzzer sounded and Tom Izzo walked stoically across the Final Four floor to shake hands with Texas Tech counterpart Chris Beard, complimenting him on his team's toughness and a fine defensive performance.
The buzzer sounded and Tom Izzo walked stoically across the Final Four floor to shake hands with Texas Tech counterpart Chris Beard, complimenting him on his team's toughness and a fine defensive performance.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo may have done best job of career
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Tom Izzo struggled with tears of joy as Michigan State knocked off top-seeded Duke to reach the Final Four. He was emotional again only a few hours later when fans packed the Breslin Center to welcome the gritty Spartans back to campus.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Tom Izzo struggled with tears of joy as Michigan State knocked off top-seeded Duke to reach the Final Four. He was emotional again only a few hours later when fans packed the Breslin Center to welcome the gritty Spartans back to campus.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston makes AP All-America team
The season did not end as Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett intended. The fabulous freshmen came to Duke to win a national championship and their bid came up short with a loss to Michigan State in the Elite Eight. Williamson and Barrett still managed to make a bit of history.
The season did not end as Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett intended. The fabulous freshmen came to Duke to win a national championship and their bid came up short with a loss to Michigan State in the Elite Eight. Williamson and Barrett still managed to make a bit of history.
Michigan State defeats Duke 68-67 and heads to Final Four
Cassius Winston put Michigan State on his shoulders and carried the Spartans into the Final Four for the first time since 2015.
Cassius Winston put Michigan State on his shoulders and carried the Spartans into the Final Four for the first time since 2015.
Michigan State coach Izzo joins Final Four first timers
Tom Izzo drew up the perfect play at the perfect moment, sending Michigan State past mighty Duke for a spot in the Final Four. The trip is always emotional, but Izzo has done it before. This will be his eighth Final Four and a chance for a second national championship. The other three Final Four coaches all will be the new kids at the dance.
Tom Izzo drew up the perfect play at the perfect moment, sending Michigan State past mighty Duke for a spot in the Final Four. The trip is always emotional, but Izzo has done it before. This will be his eighth Final Four and a chance for a second national championship. The other three Final Four coaches all will be the new kids at the dance.
Michigan State defeats LSU 80-63, advancing to East Regional final
The Spartans beat LSU 80-63 for a 10th trip to the Elite Eight under Tom Izzo.
The Spartans beat LSU 80-63 for a 10th trip to the Elite Eight under Tom Izzo.
Winston, Michigan State hold off Bradley 76-65
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - For about 35 minutes, it felt like Bradley might pull off the first bracket-busting stunner of this year's NCAA Tournament. Michigan State survived by leaning on the brilliance of Cassius Winston and a remarkably efficient performance at the free throw line. Winston scored 26 points and second-seeded Michigan State, thanks in part to a season-high, 25-of-26 showing...
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - For about 35 minutes, it felt like Bradley might pull off the first bracket-busting stunner of this year's NCAA Tournament. Michigan State survived by leaning on the brilliance of Cassius Winston and a remarkably efficient performance at the free throw line. Winston scored 26 points and second-seeded Michigan State, thanks in part to a season-high, 25-of-26 showing...
Michigan State's Ahrens taken from court with leg injury
CHICAGO (AP) - Michigan State forward Kyle Ahrens injured his left ankle and was taken off the court on a stretcher Sunday, and his status was uncertain as the No. 6 Spartans headed to the NCAA Tournament. Ahrens, a junior who was averaging 4.8 points per game, was hurt in the first half of Michigan State's 65-60 win over Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament championship game.
CHICAGO (AP) - Michigan State forward Kyle Ahrens injured his left ankle and was taken off the court on a stretcher Sunday, and his status was uncertain as the No. 6 Spartans headed to the NCAA Tournament. Ahrens, a junior who was averaging 4.8 points per game, was hurt in the first half of Michigan State's 65-60 win over Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament championship game.
Ward returns to Michigan State's rotation against Ohio State
CHICAGO (AP) - Michigan State star forward Nick Ward has returned to the rotation after missing five games because of a broken left hand. The team's second-leading scorer, Ward checked in just over four minutes into the Spartans' Big Ten Tournament matchup against Ohio State and promptly hit a short jumper. He had missed five consecutive games after suffering a hairline fracture in his...
CHICAGO (AP) - Michigan State star forward Nick Ward has returned to the rotation after missing five games because of a broken left hand. The team's second-leading scorer, Ward checked in just over four minutes into the Spartans' Big Ten Tournament matchup against Ohio State and promptly hit a short jumper. He had missed five consecutive games after suffering a hairline fracture in his...
WATCH: No. 7 Michigan heads to No. 9 Michigan State for B1G title
Michigan State's Breslin Center has hosted a slew of important games since it opened three decades ago.
Michigan State's Breslin Center has hosted a slew of important games since it opened three decades ago.
Smith helps Indiana top No. 6 Michigan State 63-62
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Indiana made enough big plays to squeak past Michigan State - again. This time, it was Justin Smith leading the way. Smith scored a career-high 24 points, helping the Hoosiers beat the sixth-ranked Spartans 63-62 on Saturday. Devonte Green added 13 points as Indiana (15-14, 6-12 Big Ten) earned its second straight win against a ranked opponent. The Hoosiers beat No. 19...
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Indiana made enough big plays to squeak past Michigan State - again. This time, it was Justin Smith leading the way. Smith scored a career-high 24 points, helping the Hoosiers beat the sixth-ranked Spartans 63-62 on Saturday. Devonte Green added 13 points as Indiana (15-14, 6-12 Big Ten) earned its second straight win against a ranked opponent. The Hoosiers beat No. 19...
Michigan State's Winston has become player of year candidate
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston is a reflection of his parents and Michigan State is reaping the benefits. The point guard plays and sounds like his soft-spoken father, Reg. The junior controls the tempo, speeding it up at times and taking it slow at others, while not saying much to anyone. "I definitely got that from my dad," Winston said. "Cool, calm and...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston is a reflection of his parents and Michigan State is reaping the benefits. The point guard plays and sounds like his soft-spoken father, Reg. The junior controls the tempo, speeding it up at times and taking it slow at others, while not saying much to anyone. "I definitely got that from my dad," Winston said. "Cool, calm and...