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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...

People within Michigan State's basketball program, including coach Tom Izzo, and those on the outside expected Adreian Payne to skip his senior season because teams in the league projected him to be a first-round pick.

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and as the amazing continues to happen, the Grantland crew wants to help you buff up on some of the lesser-known faces who will be populating basketball's second season. Who Is He? Draymond Green. Where Is He...

Michigan State's hopes to contend for a Big Ten title next season got a boost Thursday when Gary Harris announced he's coming back for his sophomore season.

Eight years ago, college basketball was the most important thing in my life. Wait, wait. I worry what you just heard was "Eight years ago, I really liked college basketball." What I said was: "Eight years ago, college basketball was the most impo...

• Indiana coach Tom Crean comments on the Hoosiers' win over Michigan State, his relationship with Tom Izzo, Victor Oladipo, Super Bowl XLVII and more. Crean • ESPN's Mike Tirico dishes on Indiana's win over Michigan State, whether the ...

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RecruitingNation basketball experts roundtable: The final recruiting pitches that should be made to Jabari Parker

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2012

As the oases of tradition become rarer, an appreciation increases for what it is familiar and compelling about the game. Tom Izzo and Michigan State bring stability to a shifting college landscape.

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 ...

Every year, the same debate continues: Who's the greatest coach in the game? Coach K? Calipari? Bill Self? You really can't make the wrong choice ... in a perfect world, of course. In our flawed, college hoops world -- one that consists of fanati...

The first lady of Michigan State talks Spartan basketball.

John Gasaway previews the key games in the 24-hour tipoff marathon with the help of some trusty advanced metrics.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2011

Fran Fraschilla evaluates the top NBA prospects on North Carolina and Michigan State ahead of Friday night's Carrier Classic.

Blog | Conversation | November 11, 2011

The Summer Buzz series checks in with Tom Izzo and Michigan State, with in-depth analysis from Jay Bilas, Fran Fraschilla and Joe Lunardi on the Spartans' 2011-12 outlook.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2011

No, Tom Izzo isn't going to the NBA. But one year after the Michigan State coach turned down an opportunity to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers, he is a bit troubled by the current state of college sports. In an interview with WOOD-TV, Izzo was as...