1. Derrick Nix Disappointed in Loss, but No Regrets in His MSU Career

    As Derrick Nix sat on the Michigan State bench on Friday night watching the final seconds tick away, the emotions were flooding through his 6-foot-9, 270-pound body...

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  2. Michigan State Basketball: Final Report Card for Spartans' 2012-13 Season

    It's sometimes difficult to forecast the fate of the Michigan State Spartans. Underrated teams overachieve, while teams expected to reach the Final Four prematurely fall out of the NCAA tournament—that's the nature of the game...

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  3. Denzel Valentine Came a Long Way, Saddened He Couldn't Do Even More

    INDIANPOLIS — The tears had dried by the time Michigan State freshman Denzel Valentine met with the media following the Spartans' 71-61 defeat to Duke in the Sweet 16 on Friday night...

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  4. Michigan State's Tom Izzo Thinks Keith Appling Is 'going to Be a Great Player'

    INDIANAPOLIS -- The signature moment of Keith Appling's season came in November at the Georgia Dome when he cut through the Kansas defense for an up-and-under layup that sealed a big win for Michigan State...

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  5. Michigan State Basketball: Why Spartans' Sweet 16 Loss to Duke Wasn't a Surprise

    Take a look back at the Michigan State Spartans' season, and you'll see that the writing was on the wall...

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  6. Michigan State Fans Burn Innocent Couches After Loss to Duke

    The Duke Blue Devils advanced to the Elite Eight Friday night with a 71-61 win over Michigan State in Indianapolis, and fans in East Lansing were none too happy. .....

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  7. Michigan State Basketball: Who's to Blame for Sweet 16 Flop Against Duke?

    The journey is abruptly over for a Michigan State squad that had its sights set on the Final Four. The Spartans couldn't keep up with Duke in the second half of a highly anticipated Sweet 16 showdown Friday evening in Indianapolis...

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  8. Tom Izzo on Gary Harris: 'This Is What You Dream Of'

    INDIANAPOLIS -- This is Gary Harris' home, and Tom Izzo expects a lot from his star freshman in the Sweet 16 against Duke. Familiar faces are expected to be in attendance at Lucas Oil Stadium, and Harris, the Fishers, Ind...

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  9. Walk-on Enjoying 'Surreal' Tourney Experience

    Michigan State walk-on Trevor Bohnhoff knows his role. At practice this week, he acted as a reserve stand-in for Duke's Mason Plumlee on the Spartans' scout team...

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  10. Michigan State's Keith Appling Says He's 99.5 Percent

    INDIANAPOLIS -- Keith Appling said he would likely play in Friday's Midwest Regional semifinal game against Duke while wearing a shoulder brace after suffering a subluxation last week that forced him out of the win against Memphis...

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  11. Michigan State's Gary Harris Unleashes His Izzo-Like Intensity

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  12. Payne Growing Up Before the Spartans' Eyes

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  13. Seasoned Izzo Keeps Team Sharp for Sweet 16

    Sitting in a black sweatsuit in the Marriott's Oakland Ballroom, Tom Izzo leaned forward and hit the pause button. Just an hour or so earlier, Michigan State's coach had learned Memphis would be the Spartans' next opponent...

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  14. Michigan State vs. Duke: Can Adreian Payne & Derrick Nix Handle Mason Plumlee?

    Adreian Payne isn't exactly a soft, cuddly sportsman—well, wait, yes he is. The Michigan State Spartans junior is actually a gentle giant ( just ask Lacey ) and was awarded a sportsmanship honor this season from the Big Ten...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 1 month ago 3,557 reads 28 comments

  15. Duke vs. Michigan State: Key Players to Watch in Sweet 16 Showdown

    Tom Izzo and Mike Krzyzewski have stolen some of the pre game headlines, but when Duke and Michigan State square off Friday, the outcome will be decided by the players on the court...

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  16. Izzo Shaken by Firing of Minnesota Coach Tubby Smith

    Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is not often at a loss for words nor caught off guard, but when informed of the firing of Minnesota coach Tubby Smith in the middle of his Monday press conference at Breslin Center, Izzo was visibly shaken...

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  17. Izzo Discusses, Embraces Challenges Duke Presents

    Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has seen plenty of Duke over the course of his career leading the Spartans, and he knows what comes with that territory.....

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  18. Travis Trice Has Rare March Freshness After Early Season Injuries

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  19. Michigan State Basketball: 5 Keys to Beating Duke in Sweet 16 Showdown

    College basketball followers will get a taste of what March is truly about Friday, when the Michigan State Spartans take on the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 in Indianapolis...

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  20. Izzo Visits Recruit Tyus Jones Hours After NCAA Tournament Win

    Recruiting never stops for Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, who picked up a commitment during the NCAA tournament from Gavin Schilling and for 2013 was busy working on top 2014 point ...

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  21. Appling Drew Motivation from TV Analyst Charles Barkley

    Michigan State's Keith Appling was already geared up to play Memphis on Saturday, having heard all the talk about how much of an athletic challenge the Tigers would pose in the round of 32 game...

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  22. Michigan State Is Getting Feisty Just in Time for Another Title Drive

    Auburn Hills — This is what the Spartans do to people. It's also what they do to each other. They push and prod and demand and dare, and when it's over, they smile and get ready to do it again...

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  23. Payne Reaches Out to Local Girl Battling Sickness, Becomes Hero

    Adreian Payne has made a name for himself on a national level. He has become one of the best big men in all of college basketball with his athletic dunks and above-the-rim rebounds...

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  24. Team Captains' Towel Tantrum Reveals Spartans' Chemistry, Signs of Leadership

    AUBURN HILLS -- At the moment team captain Derrick Nix spiked a towel at fellow captain Keith Appling, the third captain stepped in and lightly restrained Nix with almost a hug...

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  25. Memphis Coach: Adreian Payne Could Lead Michigan State to Final Four

    Memphis coach Josh Pastner came into Saturday's game against Michigan State heaping praise on Tom Izzo. He left it on the wrong end of a 70-48 final score and using his most glowing words on Adreian Payne...

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