Tom Izzo, Michigan State and Illinois

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 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.
What makes Tom Izzo special for Michigan State basketball? He'll tell you 'straight up'
Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.
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 Compares Illinois Basketball to 'Celtics or Lakers'
Izzo is taking the threat of the Illini seriously as he prepares his Spartans for Sunday's matchup in East Lansing
Tom Izzo alarmed with defense after No. 12 Michigan State basketball's 10th straight win
Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's continued second-half defensive issues "a problem" after an 90-85 win over Penn State on Jan. 15, 2025.
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 press conference after win over Penn State
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Michigan State basketball continues to impress Tom Izzo. But you know he's not relaxing
It was a ninth straight win and fifth in a row to open Big Ten play as No. 14 Michigan State basketball beat Northwestern but showed some flaws late.
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Win Over Northwestern, Looks Ahead to Penn State
EAST LANSING, Mich. No. 12 Michigan State extended its perfect Big Ten record to 5-0 on Sunday when it bested Northwestern, 78-68, on the road. The Spartans hel
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As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern, Tom Izzo unsure of Big Ten race
And Tom Izzo still is not sure what to make of his team’s hot start — as well as the rest of the newly expanded league. “That sounds crazy. And you're gonna say I'm kind of ready to give us ...
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Michigan State edges Illinois for 11th straight win
No. 12 Michigan State came up with just enough plays down the stretch to hold on for an 80-78 win against No. 19 Illinois and ...
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"I’m not sleeping good on anything": Tom Izzo downplays Michigan State's 10-game streak and top-15 ranking
Michigan State and coach Tom Izzo are enjoying a stellar season with a 15-2 record, currently on a 10-game winning streak and holding the No. 12 spot in the latest AP Top 25 rankings.
Spartans' Izzo Putting Zero Value in Top-15 Ranking
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0) are off to their best start since 2019 and have quickly climbed the national rankings to being a top 15 team in t ...
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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.