Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters

ACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.

Michigan State get third shot at UNC

A chance at payback? A chance for revenge? Tom Izzo isn't having any of it. As Michigan State gets set to take on UNC for the third time in a year, he's just happy the Spartans have another shot on the national stage.

Izzo sets school record for wins as Spartans down Minutemen

Tom Izzo won his 341st game at Michigan State, setting the school record for victories in the No. 2 Spartans' 106-68 win over Massachusetts on Saturday night in the Legends Classic.

Walker's 3-pointer helps Gators knock off No. 2 Spartans

Erving Walker hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:56 left and Florida hung on to upset No. 2 Michigan State 77-74 on Friday night in the Legends Classic.

Syracuse rises to No. 9 after upset

North Carolina, which lost to Syracuse in the 2K Sports Classic Championship last weekend, dropped sharply in the latest ESPN/USA Today men's college basketball top 25 poll, slipping from No. 4 to No. 12.

Izzo matches Spartans' mark for wins in blowout of Valpo

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Tom Izzo won his 340th game at Michigan State, tying the school record for victories in the No. 2 Spartans' 90-60 win over Valparaiso on Sunday.

No. 2 Spartans win 42nd straight against nonconference foe at home

Draymond Green had 15 points to lead a balanced attack, and No. 2 Michigan State kept up its home court mastery with a 75-62 win over Toledo on Friday night.

Ebanks epitomizes players with volatile stock

For the last decade we've gone about building our Top 100 by surveying NBA scouts and executives on their take on the top prospects in the world. Gen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

...during the second half of the finals of the midwest region of the 2009 NCAA mens basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Michigan State beat Louisville 64-52. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai/US Presswire

...Self (right) during the second half of the midwest regional semifinals in the 2009 NCAA mens basketball tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Michigan State won 67-62. Mandatory Credit: Jerry...

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

...Jordan needs to be an "aggressive threat" more often. If he is, Tulsa can be an NCAA tournament team and beat somebody once it gets there. Yancy Gates, Cincinnati: Gates has an NFL body and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

...press conference the day before the semifinals of the Final Four in the 2009 NCAA mens basketball tournament at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

...in the second half of the finals of the midwest region of the 2009 NCAA mens basketball tournament against the Louisville Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium. Michigan State beat Louisville 64-52. Mandatory Credit: Jerry...

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

...Southeastern (21-4) advanced to the Detroit Public League City title game and the Class A regional tournament. He was named Michigan Class A Sophomore All-State and all-city honors as a sophomore. He...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009