Tom Izzo, Illinois and Michigan

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo: Illinois Is the Best Team in the Big Ten
To be fair to Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, there aren't as many Alan Andersons and Shannon Browns across college basketball as there once were. So when Izzo butchered the names of Kasparas Jakucionis,
As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern, Tom Izzo unsure of Big Ten race
As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern atop the Big Ten, Tom Izzo is unsure of what to expect in the unpredictable conference race.
Watch Tom Izzo recaps MSU Basketball's 'crazy' win over Illinois
Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Illinois, Looks Ahead to Rutgers
No. 8 Michigan State is in the midst of a bit of a break before it returns to the hardwood to take on Rutgers at Madison Square Garden on
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about MSU emphasis on rebounding.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about MSU emphasis on rebounding.
Tom Izzo challenges Michigan State to measure up against his top Big Ten team
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson, top left, blocks a shot by Penn State guard Ace Baldwin Jr. (1) as Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP
Michigan State's Tom Izzo calls Illinois the 'best team' in Big Ten
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is impressed by what he sees from Illinois. The Spartans beat Illinois Sunday.
'Rebounding U': Tested against Illinois, Izzo wants more on the boards from Spartans
I was really disappointed in that whole area, because this is Rebounding U, right?” Izzo said Sunday. “I mean, Linebacker U at Penn State, this is Rebounding U, and we didn't do a very good job.” All season,
Tom Izzo sees Michigan State basketball getting tougher, but so does the schedule
Tom Izzo sees No. 12 Michigan State basketball getting tougher after beating No. 20 Illinois on Sunday, but also knows so will the Spartans' schedule.
Big Ten men's basketball power rankings: How landscape looks after Ohio State stuns Purdue
Following Purdue's 73-70 loss, let's assess the state of the Big Ten. Big Ten men's basketball power rankings: How landscape ...
Big Ten basketball weekend in review
Michigan State remains unbeaten in Big Ten play. That and other stories emerged from the basketball weekend in the conference ...
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Big Ten Top Ten: Conference men's basketball teams ranked ahead of Week 12 action
It's the start of a new semester, and it's also the start of my Big Ten Top Ten Basketball Rankings. This series will work ...
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Updated game-by-game predictions for Wisconsin basketball after UCLA loss
Wisconsin basketball saw its red-hot momentum finally come to a halt on Tuesday. It fell to UCLA 85-83, snapping a seven-game ...
Recruiting: Michigan basketball heavily pursuing son of MSU legend, Top 30 prospect
Dusty May and Michigan men's basketball continue to target some of the top high school talent in the country, including ...
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Riding in the edge? Underwood, Bielema are pros at it | Loren Tate
Illinois' Underwood and Bielema are comfortable in finding themselves working through one tossup encounter after another.
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Good Morning, Illini Nation: 'The Illini can get to San Antonio'
Sitting in between Illinois assistant coaches Kwa Jones, left, and Geoff Alexander, Kasparas Jakucionis watches from the ...
Tipsheet: Missouri's roll towards the NCAA Tournaments hits roadblock in Texas
Missouri had a chance to bank a precious Southeastern Conference road victory Tuesday night at Texas, but the Tigers let it ...