For these 10, season offers chance to 'prove it'

...back is himself. Raymar Morgan, Michigan State: Morgan was plagued by illness...a difference-maker for the Spartans. Malcolm Lee, UCLA: Sitting behind...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Healthy Roe would add another dimension to MSU

...It's tough to do in my position." Michigan State coach Tom Izzo was in attendance at the...

Izzo wants more memories on the wall

In his expansive basement, Tom Izzo has a memorabilia room that would send chills down the spine of any Michigan State fan. But there's room on the wall for more. Can the defending runner-up create new memories this season?

Detroit prospect opts for East Lansing

...to both the University of Michigan and Michigan State. His father's side of...the first commitment to the Spartans' Class of 2011. This year...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

...team that should make a lot of noise. If not … 9. Cut off the western United States in terms of true national championship contenders. Good luck finding "home" teams for the West Region. Washington...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Kansas Tops Preseason Coaches' Poll

Dick Vitale breaks down the ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Poll

Enough madness to go around

...sandwiched into the long rows of seats. • Michigan State's Tom Izzo has figured everything out. He...

These 12 styles get the job done in college hoops

...ball inside and quality depth, Self's style is both popular and effective. Also used at: Illinois State and St. John's. Duke This program's pressure defense, epic charge-taking and dribble-penetrating offense...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

...USA; Indiana Hoosiers coach Kelvin Sampson speaking at a press conference following the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Assembly Hall. Indiana defeated Michigan State 80-61. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brian Spurlock-US...

Team preview: Michigan State

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Seat is hot, but DePaul's Wainwright remains cool

...when the Demon Deacons had Tim Duncan, Rodney Rogers and Randolph Childress at a time when NC State was sliding. "We got these kids at the right time,'' Wainwright said of his time at Wake...

Dissecting Sagarin's all-time rankings

Pat Forde loves the first 1,195 pages of the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia." But when it comes to Jeff Sagarin's all-time rankings, well … let the debate begin.

Reactions vary to all-time rankings

As the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia" hits bookstores, the all-time program rankings by Jeff Sagarin are sure to generate some discussion. Some coaches have already gotten it started.

Spartans' AD, coaches get extensions

Michigan State's Board of Trustees announced Friday that it has approved contract extensions through 2016 for athletic director Mark Hollis, head football coach Mark Dantonio and head men's basketball coach Tom Izzo.

DETROIT - APRIL 03: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans laughs during practice prior to the Final Four of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball...