What was on Tom Izzo's shoes during Michigan State basketball's win over Minnesota on Tuesday night? Messages and perspective from cancer patients.
Michigan State continues to get it done without a true star while showcasing a lineup that regularly goes 10 deep. The Spartans are the lone team in the AP Top 25 with only one player averaging double figures in scoring (Jaden Akins at 13.6) and that’s obviously difficult for opponents to scout and defend.
The Spartans weren't perfect, but they rolled to a blowout win over Minnesota to match the best start to a season since 2018-19.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of a Big Ten men’s basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Spartans won, 81-74. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Tom Izzo's impact is felt beyond the basketball court and throughout Michigan State's athletic department and community.
Tom Izzo and No. 8 Michigan State basketball has two demons to try and conquer Saturday — a talented Rutgers squad and the Madison Square Garden aura.
No. 7 Michigan State basketball's depth and the development of Jase Richardson and Coen Carr helped extend its win streak to 12, with Minnesota next.
No. 7 Michigan State's 73-51 over Minnesota on Tuesday was never really in doubt, as the Spartans never trailed. In fact, the closest the
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - No. 7 Michigan State men’s basketball dominated Minnesota 73-51 on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center. MSU improved to 9-0 in conference play and stretched the win streak to 13 games.
Before leaving for the team’s trip out west, Izzo talked about his birthday and MSU’s 9-0 start in Big Ten play on this week’s MSU Federal Credit Union Coaches Show. Also, Jaden Akins and Jase Richardson discuss their love for Michigan State and living out a childhood dream.
No, not that Ben Johnson. This was the other Ben Johnson, the coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and he was talking about what it was like to stand on the court against Michigan State basketball and watch the Spartans up close.