Tom Izzo, Illinois and Michigan State

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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 calls Illinois the ‘best team’ in Big Ten
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo thinks Illinois is one of the best teams in the country, and the best in the Big Ten. That statement takes on new meaning, considering the Spartans defeated Illinois on Sunday.
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.
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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 ...
Spartans' Izzo Ready For Unfamiliar Big Ten Matchup
The No. 16 Michigan State Spartans (12-2) jumped up two spots in the Associated Press Top 25 after an impressive road victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes (9 ...
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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.
No. 12 Michigan State rallies and holds on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78 for 11th straight win
Tre Holloman had 17 points, including two free throws in the closing seconds, Coen Carr and Frankie Fidler scored 11 each and ...
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 ...