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,
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.
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.
Michigan State’s thrilling win over Illinois has Tom Izzo feeling nostalgic
As long as Tom Izzo is the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, they’re not a team that should be overlooked.
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 HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had high praise for the Spartans' next opponent, the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Tom Izzo: These fixes can take No. 14 Michigan State basketball 'from good to great'
Despite being on a seven-game win streak and 3-0 in Big Ten play, Tom Izzo sees areas where No. 14 Michigan State basketball must improve in a hurry.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Penn State, Looks Ahead to No. 19 Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State is heading into what will likely be its toughest conference game yet when it hosts No. 19 Illinois on Sunday.
Is MSU in the Driver's Seat in the Big Ten?
The Michigan State Spartans lead the Big Ten with an undefeated conference record, but a few other teams are hot on their ...
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Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings following MSU's win over Illinois
While MSU’s win over Illinois was huge, Purdue’s win over Oregon was even more impressive, as the Boilermakers took down the ...
Win over Illinois a big boost to Michigan State basketball’s Big Ten title hopes
The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.
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MSU stays unbeaten in Big Ten play; Izzo isn’t impressed with team’s performance
Michigan State improves to 6-0 in Big Ten play tonight as the Spartans defeat Penn State at the Breslin Center, 90-85.
Michigan State tops Illinois to remain unbeaten in the Big Ten
The Spartans' 7-0 start in Big Ten play is their best since the 2018-19 season when they last played in the Final Four.
Michigan State stays undefeated in Big Ten as they hold off Illinois
Michigan State holds on in the final minute to beat Illinois and stay undefeated in the Big Ten.
No. 12 Michigan State outlasts No. 19 Illinois in Big Ten showdown
East Lansing — Michigan State remains undefeated in Big Ten play. Facing its toughest test of the conference season Sunday, ...
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Illinois falls short against Michigan State
Illinois’ Big Ten title hopes just suffered a major blow at the hands of Michigan State. After beating up on rival Indiana ...