Tom Izzo, Michigan State and Big Ten

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.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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.
No. 12 Michigan State rallies and holds on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78 for 11th straight win
Tre Holloman had 17 points, Coen Carr and Frankie Fidler scored 11 each and No. 12 Michigan State held on to beat No. 19 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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 ...