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1. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said Thursday on our ESPNU College Basketball podcast that underclassmen should be able to work out for NBA teams before making a decision on whether to remain in the draft. That was the rule before the change by the...

1. A number of college stars still have major decisions to make this week on their NBA draft plans and, according to either coaches or family members, the decisions are down to 50-50 for Miami's Shane Larkin, Michigan State's Adreian Payne, Creighton...

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Tom Izzo didn't let up one bit in practice -- encouraging, yelling, constructively criticizing and pushing his players to be fundamentally sound and efficient on every possession. He can't let up. Not with this team. Not with ...

1. Nike has special camouflage jerseys for the eight teams participating in the military-themed games on Nov. 9 just like it did last year for Michigan State and North Carolina in the Carrier Classic in San Diego. Michigan State's Draymond Green made...

With several underclassmen and recruiting decisions in the books, Andy Katz takes another look at the Top 25 for 2012-13.

A Sweet 16 appearance elevates a program to the next level. A Final Four moves it up another notch. The matchups usually make the difference in getting this far. Talent -- and star power -- also play big roles. There is a certain level of pressur...

The Detroit Pistons are looking for a head coach. The Michigan State Spartans will not be. "No NBA," MSU's Tom Izzo said. Makes for a little more relaxing early June doesn't it, Spartans fans? At this time last year, Izzo went through an exhaust...

Andy Katz presents 20 key questions in preparation for ESPN's College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Michigan State's Tom Izzo had to make his decision about coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers long before LeBron James made his overhyped "Decision" about whether to return to the franchise. And that's why talking to James -- which he n...

Perhaps Tom Izzo's legacy was already sealed at Michigan State. But with his pronouncement that he's staying at MSU "for life," Izzo has a chance to go where few coaches have ever gone.

Former Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote was blunt about the choice his mentee Tom Izzo faces concerning the open Cleveland Cavaliers job. "If LeBron stays, it's a good job. If LeBron leaves, it's not a good job," Heathcote said from his home in ...

Tom Izzo isn't going to the NBA now. He has another championship to win. Even though he heavily considered the idea when the Atlanta Hawks reached out in 2000, the Michigan State coach said he's not entertaining the thought these days. This i...

Now that we know who's in the draft and who's out, who gets Andy Katz's top spot in his revised top 25? The same team that ended last season No. 1. But a pair of Big Ten teams aren't far behind.

Purdue's Final Four dreams ended in devastating fashion this season after losing Robbie Hummel to injury. But with Hummel returning to a senior-laden squad, the Boilermakers are the early favorites as the top team in 2010-11.

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

DETROIT -- Blake Griffin's parents got back to Oklahoma from the Elite Eight loss in Memphis to find their answering machine was full. Tommy and Gail Griffin said agents had flooded the phone line, ready to pounce. There were also calls for Taylor G...