1. Michigan State Basketball: Can Draymond Green and Keith Appling Play in the NBA?

    For Michigan State Spartans basketball players Draymond Green and Keith Appling, their basketball careers don’t have to end when they graduate. Both have the skill to make it at the next level...

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  2. Michigan State Scores Second Straight Statement Win by Beating Wisconsin

    When No. 7 Michigan State hosted No. 15 Wisconsin last night, the announcers seemed to spend the whole game yelling "And one!" At one point, Michigan State had four straight possessions that resulted in and-ones...

    Seth Newman Written by Seth Newman about 11 hours ago 86 reads 0 comments

  3. Wisconsin vs. Michigan State: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

    The Michigan State Spartans are hosting the Wisconsin Badgers for the second meeting between these two Big Ten powerhouses. It’s going to be an exciting game for the whole country to watch on national television...

    Alex Kay Written by Alex Kay about 1 day ago 278 reads 0 comments

  4. Adreian Payne Fits as One of MSU's Final Pieces to Championship Puzzle

    Draymond Green, Keith Appling, Tom Izzo and the Big Ten's best defense are corner pieces. If Michigan State's season is going to peak with a Big Ten championship and possibly a ...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 1 day ago 1 reads 0 comments

  5. Michigan State's Tom Izzo Says Mutual Respect Exists with Wisconsin's Bo Ryan

    The question about Bo Ryan figured to be asked of Tom Izzo at some point this week. The not-always-friendly history between the two coaches is part of the Michigan State-Wisconsin basketball rivalry...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 1 day ago 6 reads 0 comments

  6. Michigan State Faces a Hot Wisconsin Team Seeking Revenge Tonight

    Michigan State snapped an eight-game losing streak in Madison when the Spartans beat Wisconsin in early January...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 1 day ago 1 reads 0 comments

  7. Trash Talk? Michigan State's Draymond Green Tries to Be as Good as His Word

    Larry Bird allegedly used to begin games by telling players on the opposing team that the Celtics would be up by 20 at the half. Legend has it Bird would quietly say this as he shook hands near the circle before tip-off...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 1 day ago 4 reads 0 comments

  8. Michigan State's Brandon Wood Injures Right Shoulder in Practice

    Brandon Wood said he was OK, even as he rubbed his right shoulder. "Just a little banged up," the Michigan State senior guard said, insisting he'll be fine for Thursday's home game against Wisconsin...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 1 day ago 6 reads 0 comments

  9. Michigan State Forward Draymond Green Nabs Big Ten Award

    Michigan State senior Draymond Green has been selected the Big Ten player of the week for the third time this season and fourth time in his career...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 3 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  10. Draymond Green's Request Pays Dividends for Michigan State

    After Michigan State upset Ohio State on Saturday, Tom Izzo said a big reason for the victory was Draymond Green. The fact Green played a big role was no surprise, but it wasn't about his play on the court, it was what he did the day before the game...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 3 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  11. Jared Sullinger: Buckeyes 'looked Like Spoiled Brats' in Loss to Michigan State

    It wasn’t just the loss. Or even an historically bad shooting performance. It was how sixth-ranked Ohio State acted that stung the Buckeyes most about their defeat Saturday to No...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 3 days ago 9 reads 0 comments

  12. Michigan State's Travis Trice Probable Against Wisconsin

    Michigan State point guard Travis is probable to play with a sprained right ankle against Wisconsin on Thursday, but Spartans coach Tom Izzo remains concerned and said Monday the freshman was wearing a protective boot and doubtful to practice today...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 3 days ago 8 reads 0 comments

  13. MSU, Michigan Shoot Up New College Basketball Polls

    Kentucky and Syracuse remain Nos. 1 and 2 in the Associated Press’ Top 25, and Wichita State and Notre Dame are ranked for the first time this season. Michigan State, meanwhile, moved up four spots, to No...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 3 days ago 9 reads 0 comments

  14. Jared Sullinger's Payne: Michigan State Snaps Ohio State's 39 Home-Game Streak

    Michigan State did something that no team has done since 2010. Win at Ohio State. The No. 12 ranked Spartans battered the No. 3 Buckeyes Saturday night to snap Ohio State's 39 home-game winning streak...

    Seth Newman Written by Seth Newman about 6 days ago 530 reads 4 comments

  15. Michigan State Spartans Dominate Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center... Again

    Michigan is back! No, not back to cheating and still not winning a title. No, not back to having their coach leave for a lackluster Arizona State coaching job on the eve of the NCAA ...

    Chris Hansen Written by Chris Hansen about 8 days ago 305 reads 9 comments

  16. Michigan State Basketball: Spartans Match 2011 Win Total in Defeat of Penn State

    After a painful 2010-11 season, the Michigan State basketball team has already bounced back in the eyes of Spartan fans. Last year the Spartans finished 19-15...

    Seth Newman Written by Seth Newman about 9 days ago 180 reads 0 comments

  17. Michigan State Basketball: Why the Spartans Can Bounce Back and Win the Big Ten

    A week ago, the Spartans’ visit to Illinois ended with Draymond Green on the sidelines battling an injured knee and his team going down in a heartbreaking 42-41 defeat. Despite Ohio State’s 1...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 10 days ago 984 reads 6 comments

  18. It's Good to Be Green: Draymond Green Leads Michigan State Past Michigan

    Well that's finally over. Thank God. The No. 10 Michigan State Spartans (18-5, 7-3) beat their in-state rivals, the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines (17-7, 7-4) 64-54 on Sunday, Feb 5th...

    Seth Newman Written by Seth Newman about 11 days ago 122 reads 0 comments

  19. Why Michigan Basketball Will Never Trump Michigan State's Program

    Three consecutive losses to rival Michigan apparently had little effect on the confidence of Spartan senior leader Draymond Green...

    Christian Clark Written by Christian Clark about 11 days ago 759 reads 7 comments

  20. Tom Izzo Praises Brandon Wood, Unsure About Starting Lineup for Penn State

    EAST LANSING -- Michigan State coach Tom Izzo conducted his weekly press conference Monday, coming off Sunday's 64-54 win over rival Michigan and looking ahead to Wednesday's home game against Penn State...

    Joseph Merkel Written by Joseph Merkel about 11 days ago 61 reads 0 comments

  21. Michigan State Falls Two Spots to No. 11 in Associated Press Poll

    A convincing home win over Michigan Sunday didn't keep Michigan State from slipping slightly in both major polls Monday...

    Joseph Merkel Written by Joseph Merkel about 11 days ago 196 reads 0 comments

  22. Michigan State Basketball Looks to Even Season Series Versus Rival Wolverines

    Before the Super Bowl festivities start Sunday night, the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans will host the No. 22 Michigan Wolverines at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI in a crucial Big Ten conference match-up...

    Ryan Rosenburg Written by Ryan Rosenburg about 13 days ago 178 reads 0 comments

  23. Michigan vs. Michigan State: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

    Michigan (17-6, 7-3) and Michigan State (17-5, 6-3) will continue to battle for Big Ten supremacy on Super Bowl Sunday...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 14 days ago 868 reads 1 comments

  24. Spartans' Draymond Green Is Expected to Play Against Wolverines

    Michigan State forward Draymond Green is expected to play against Michigan after practicing Thursday, two days after spraining his left knee during the Spartans’ loss at Illinois...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 15 days ago 34 reads 0 comments

  25. Michigan Wolverines' Free Throws at Crisler Center Beat Michigan State Spartans

    Multiple referee decisions made it possible for Michigan to prevail against Michigan State, 60-59, on January 17 at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Michigan’s Tim Hardaway Jr...

    Chris Hansen Written by Chris Hansen about 15 days ago 211 reads 11 comments