1. While Losing Draymond Green Hurts, the Spartans Will Be Just Fine

    Draymond Green is a special player. Not only is he an excellent all-around player on both ends of the floor, but he is a one-of-a kind leader. You cannot replace a Draymond Green...

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  2. What's the Latest on the Remaining 2012 Stars?

    Welcome back to our college basketball recruiting mailbag, where we take questions asked via Twitter or email -- and answer them. Feel free to send your questions via Twitter (@jeffborzello) or email (jborzello@gmail...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 3 days ago 10 reads 0 comments

  3. NCAA-Bound Michigan State Baseball Gets a Fun Sendoff

    Mark Dantonio, Tom Izzo, Tom Anastos and Mark Hollis all showed their support for the Michigan State baseball team this week as it prepares to make the school's first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 1979...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 3 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  4. Tom Izzo Talks Leadership, Michigan State Hoops at Mackinac Policy Conference

    Many of the state's top movers and shakers are up north for the Mackinac Policy Conference this week. That includes native Yooper and Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, who spoke with WWJ-AM (950) reporter Vickie Thomas...

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  5. Michigan State's Derrick Nix Has Message for Youth

    As Derrick Nix works to be reinstated to the Michigan State basketball team, his message to some of Lansing's troubled youth was pretty clear: Take advantage of second chances...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 5 days ago 11 reads 0 comments

  6. Magic Johnson Appears on Cover of Sports Illustrated for 23rd Time

    Magic Johnson, the former Michigan State star, is on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated after becoming the face of the Los Angeles Dodgers' new ownership group...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 5 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  7. Incoming Spartans, Wolverine Named to Parade All-America Hoops Team

    Michigan and Michigan State boast three members of the Parade All-America high school basketball team this year. Mitch McGary, a 6-foot-10 forward from New Hampshire, is the Wolverine recruit on the list, while Gary Harris (Fishers, Ind...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 5 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  8. Michigan State Basketball Hopes to Play 2013 Carrier Classic in Florida

    Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis hopes the Spartans will play in the 2013 Carrier Classic after the inaugural game against North Carolina aboard the USS Carl Vinson on Veterans ...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 5 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  9. Michigan State Basketball Ranked 22nd in Preseason by Sporting News

    The Sporting News released its preseason college basketball top 25, and Michigan State checks in at No. 22 -- the lowest ranking it has received from a national publication...

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  10. Mark Hollis Named Athletic Director of the Year by SportsBusiness Journal

    Detroit Free Press Staff and News Services FILED UNDER Sports Michigan State Spartans Mark Hollis Big Ten Dave Brandon Buy Michigan State Spartans Tickets Related Links Michael ...

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  11. Former Michigan State Star Draymond Green Working out for Celtics

    Michigan State standout Draymond Green's journey to show how ready he is for the NBA makes a stop in Boston today. Green, along with Andrew Nicholson (St...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 10 days ago 8 reads 0 comments

  12. MSU's Tom Izzo Burns for Another Title

    In Orlando, Fla., they are looking for a new basketball coach. In Miami, some are wondering if they have the right basketball coach...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 10 days ago 10 reads 0 comments

  13. Gary Harris May Have Immediate Impact as Part of 'A' Recruiting Class

    Even though Keith Appling, Adreian Payne and hopefully Branden Dawson are among the returning players to Michigan State's basketball team, the Spartans are expected to rely on an incoming freshman class for some production, too...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 12 days ago 10 reads 0 comments

  14. Video: Draymond Green Walks the Runway in Fashion Show at Michigan State

    Before Draymond Green gets a chance to strut his stuff in the NBA, he played the role of a fashion model on the Michigan State campus at the Hidden Key Fashion Show...

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  15. Tom Izzo Has 'Great Respect' for the NBA, but It's 'Not for Me'

    Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has had opportunities to leave East Lansing for the NBA, most recently a couple years ago to the Cleveland Cavaliers...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 12 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  16. Branden Dawson Could Be Playing Again by August, Michigan State's Tom Izzo Says

    Instead of preparing for a possible breakout sophomore season, Michigan State's Branden Dawson is spending his summer recovering from the torn ACL he suffered in March. Spartans coach Tom Izzo said Dawson's recovery is coming along well...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 12 days ago 19 reads 0 comments

  17. Michigan State Product Delvon Roe Makes Feature-Film Debut in 'Love and Honor'

    Delvon Roe, who began a professional acting career as his Michigan State basketball career was cut short by knee injuries, is making his feature-film debut in the romantic drama "Love and Honor," which premieres today at the Cannes Film Market...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 17 days ago 24 reads 0 comments

  18. Overseas Games Still a Possibility for Michigan State Basketball

    For nearly a year, Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis has talked about the possibility of sending the basketball team overseas to play a game...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 17 days ago 13 reads 0 comments

  19. Michigan State's Keith Appling and Adreian Payne Impressive to Coach Tom Izzo

    Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is in search of new leadership in the post-Draymond Green era, and from the reports he received this spring, two rising upperclassmen stood out among the rest...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 19 days ago 16 reads 0 comments

  20. Michigan State Recruit Denzel Valentine Honored by Comparison to Magic Johnson

    Michigan State incoming freshman point guard Denzel Valentine heard all about coach Tom Izzo comparing him to Magic Johnson...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 19 days ago 13 reads 0 comments

  21. ACC/Big Ten Challenge Announced

    Michigan will host North Carolina State on Nov. 28 in men’s basketball as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Michigan State will visit Miami (Fla.). The schools have never met, but the coaches have in the NCAA tournament...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 19 days ago 28 reads 0 comments

  22. Michigan State's Tom Izzo as the Next Coach of Team USA?

    Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said Monday the London Olympics are his last as the U.S. men's basketball coach, so when USA Basketball is looking for its next leader of NBA men, why not ...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 19 days ago 21 reads 1 comments

  23. Debate: Predict MSU's Starting 5 Next Season

    Jump into the Debate and have your say. Agree with someone's comment? Vote for it to make the Debate Highlights section. Disagree with a comment? Reply and voice your opinion...

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  24. Why Tom Izzo Could Be Another Gregg Popovich in the NBA

    Stan Heath, who spent five years assisting Izzo at Michigan State and more recently has brought the University of South Florida program back to prominence, told me he really thought ...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 24 days ago 33 reads 0 comments

  25. Drew Neitzel Weighs in on China Tour with NBA Greats Allen Iverson...

    Former Michigan State star and Wyoming Park High School graduate Drew Neitzel is on the last leg of the NBA Legends Tour in China that has proved pretty interesting...

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