Tom Izzo, Illinois and Michigan State

Tom Izzo's impact at Michigan State goes far beyond the basketball court
Tom Izzo's impact is felt beyond the basketball court and throughout Michigan State's athletic department and community.
What Tom Izzo said after Michigan State's win over Illinois
Tom Izzo managed to beat his old friend Brad Underwood on Sunday as Michigan State basketball held on to beat Illinois at home. It was a tough, grind-it-out win over Illinois as the Spartans struggled to hit shots, but they did outperform Illinois at the free throw line and that was ultimately the difference.
MSU coach Tom Izzo on rebounding issues vs. Illinois.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about Jeremy Fears Jr.'s success this year. Isaac Howard had four goals and one assist in MSU's 6-4 win vs. Penn State. Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about Jeremy Fears Jr.
Tom Izzo says Michigan State basketball has a problem despite 10th straight win
An incensed Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's second-half defensive issues "a problem" after surviving Penn State for a 10th straight win
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.
Tom Izzo challenges Michigan State to measure up against his top Big Ten team
Michigan State was just minutes removed from recording its 10th straight win. Seven weeks since their last loss and unbeaten in Big Ten play, the No. 12 Spartans were ripped Wednesday night by coach Tom Izzo.
WATCH: Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Speaks After Win Over Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State was able to win its 40-minute battle with No. 19 Illinois on Saturday. Watch Spartans coach Tom Izzo's postgame presser here.
Michigan State’s thrilling win over Illinois has Tom Izzo feeling nostalgic
One of the age old tenets in college basketball is not to count out Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans. As long as Izzo is at the helm, Michigan State will be a dangerous and competitive team. On 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 ...
Izzo Talks State of MSU Athletics: 'Good Time to be a Spartan'
The Michigan State Spartans earned a statement win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at home on Sunday. Coach Tom Izzo had ...
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Izzo anticipates tough test as MSU men's basketball takes on Illinois
MSU enters Sunday’s game at 15-2 overall, 6-0 in Big Ten play, and undefeated at home with a 10-game win streak. Michigan State’s head coach Tom Izzo, however, said the team isn’t as good as ...
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about MSU emphasis on rebounding.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about MSU emphasis on rebounding.
Does MSU Need a 'Go-To' Scorer?
The Michigan State Spartans' signature offense has always been spreading the ball around. Do they need that to change?
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Michigan State basketball: Protecting the ball against Penn State is press key
MSU committed a shot-clock violation, threw errant passes and fumbled the ball away five times. They played turnover-free the final 5:20. Despite the hot start, Izzo’s team ranks 208th ...