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Tom Izzo Articles

Michigan State rolls past Incarnate Word 89-59 in exhibition, showing depth, shooting and potential
Tom Izzo recaps Michigan State's 89-59 exhibition victory versus Incarnate Word.
Tom Izzo is eager to see if promising summer development translates into on court success
Tom Izzo has an idea of the kind of team he has, but upcoming exhibitions will begin to reveal his team's growth over the summer.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Here's how Tom Izzo is still landing the high school players he wants at Michigan State
Antonio Pemberton and Jaydn Jenkins’ commitments reveal how Izzo and his staff keep winning recruiting battles their way

Michigan State men's basketball earns a commitment from 2027 four-star center Jaydn Jenkins
The Michigan State men's basketball program continues its strong momentum on the recruiting trail. Read more about Jenkins here.
Tom Izzo believes Michigan State athletics is entering another golden period
After years of instability, Michigan State’s basketball coach sees an athletic department beginning to rise together
Izzo sees unusual potential – and difficult decisions – in Michigan State’s roster
With veterans, promising freshmen, added size, and greater versatility, Izzo believes the Spartans have an ideal blend – but finding the right combinations will be his first challenge

ANALYSIS: What Antonio Pemberton’s commitment reveals about Michigan State’s future plans
The five-star point guard's commitment offers a window into Tom Izzo’s roster plan – and a return to the dual-guard lineups behind some of his greatest teams

SCOUT: What Michigan State is getting in five-star Antonio Pemberton
Beyond the ranking, how does Antonio Pemberton's game translate to Michigan State?

Michigan State lands the commitment of 2027 five-star point guard Antonio Pemberton
After being on campus during Michigan State's Grind Week, Antonio Pemberton chose the Spartans over a crowded field.
Michigan State to host Incarnate Word for exhibition game during Izzone Campout
The MSU men's basketball program adds an exhibition game against UIW for Oct. 2. More details here.
INSIDER: What Dan Bartholomae learned in his first 48 hours at Michigan State – and what he intends to change
Michigan State’s new athletic director offered an early look at the priorities, relationships, and leadership philosophy that will shape his tenure
College basketball is truly testing Tom Izzo - but these Spartans are giving him a reason to stay
The sport’s dysfunction is wearing on Izzo, but his current players - and those on the horizon - continue to outweigh it
INSIDER: What is really happening with Jaxon Kohler’s unexpected fifth-year possibility
A speculative legal path has fueled reunion talk, national interest, and plenty of assumptions – but the reality surrounding Kohler and MSU is very nuanced

First Impressions: Michigan State Basketball’s newcomers offer a glimpse of what’s ahead
Moneyball offered an early look at the talent, energy, and ambition MSU’s highly ranked recruiting class will bring to East Lansing

‘Spartans stick together’: Cooper, Holloman return to their basketball roots at Moneyball
Reflections on the NBA Summer League, their uncertain professional futures, and the brotherhood that continues to draw them back to MSU

Michigan State Men's Basketball announces series against Tennessee
The Spartans will face the Volunteers in a home-and-home series starting with a trip to Knoxville in 2026 with a matchup in East Lansing to follow in 2027-2028.

Michigan State Men's and Women's Basketball will face Gonzaga in 2026 Acrisure Series
The Spartans will play a double-header featuring the men's and women's teams taking on the Bulldogs on Dec. 19 in California.

MSU Men's Basketball finalizes Arkansas matchup, announces exhibition home-and-home series with Marquette
Michigan State continues to fill its 2026-2027 schedule with quality opponents.

A Conversation with Kevin Guskiewicz: Why he stayed, what he learned, and where MSU goes next
After a very unusual leadership reversal, MSU's president reflects on the weeks that changed everything, the role Tom Izzo played, and what the future of the athletic director position at MSU might hold

Spartan duo get their shot: Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper sign NBA contracts
Utah and Memphis offer Jaxon Kolher and Carson Cooper their NBA opportunities

Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Two: Upsets and Two-Day Preps
When in comes to March Madness, quantitatively, how does Izzo's performance stand up?

Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part One: Big Ten and NCAA tournament dominance
After 31 seasons, let's look back at exactly how dominant Izzo has been during his tenure

The annual Michigan State mid-season lull: quantifying the "Tom Izzo Bermuda Triangle"
Does it seem like the Spartans always drop a few games right in the middle of the Big Ten season? It is not just your imagination

