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The Michigan State Spartans have lost multiple players that were potential returners for next year. To this point, they have not lost their top two post players in seniors Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 31

Watch: Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler Speaks After Loss to Auburn

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Jaxon Kohler's 2025 season ended with an impressive showing. After struggling to get going in Michigan State's first three games of the NCAA Tournament, he turned it around with a double-double performance against No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 30

Watch: Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler Previews Elite Eight

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Michigan State junior forward Jaxon Kohler hasn't exactly been the offensive presence the Spartans have needed him to be in this NCAA Tournament, but that could all change on Sunday night.

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

The 'Mens basketball Consensus All-Americans since 2020' quiz

The 'AP Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 28

Kohler Speaks on How the Spartans are Handling the Pressure

The No. 2-seeded Michigan State Spartans (29-6) are hours away from squaring off with the No. 6-seeded Ole Miss Rebels (24-11) in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, and the pressure is beginning to mount for each team still dancing.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 28

Watch: Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler Speaks From Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Michigan State junior forward Jaxon Kohler and the Spartans are gearing up for a tough battle against Ole Miss on Friday. Despite his breakout

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 26

Watch: Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler Previews Sweet 16

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State junior forward Jaxon Kohler is looking to make it to the first Elite Eight of his career, and to do so, he and the Spartans will have to get through a tough Ole Miss team.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 18

Watch: Michigan State F Jaxon Kohler Talks Bryant, NCAA Tournament

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State men's basketball is prepping for its 27th-straight NCAA Tournament appearance. The Spartans had to quickly flush their loss to Wisconsin on Saturday as they would learn their opponent for the first round of the NCAA Tournament the very next day.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 9

Watch: MSU F Jaxon Kohler Gets Sentimental While Talking Seniors

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- No. 8 Michigan State had a storybook ending to its regular season on Sunday as the Spartans routed their in-state rival, No. 17.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 9

MSU's Success Tied to Emotional Leaders

The Michigan State Spartans have had a resurgent season for one major reason: their mentality. The Spartans are out to not only beat their opponents but destroy them.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 3

MSU's Izzo Compares Kohler to Spartan Legend

The Michigan State Spartans defeated the Wisconsin Badgers by the final score of 71-62 on Sunday. The MSU victory not only put the program into the top spot in the Big Ten standings by a full game, but it also eliminated the Badgers from contending for the Big Ten Title.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 2

Watch: MSU F Jaxon Kohler Speaks After Win Over Wisconsin

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- No. 8 Michigan State grabbed a whopping 51 rebounds in its win over No. 11 Wisconsin on Sunday. Leading the charge was junior forward Jaxon Kohler, who totaled a career-high 16 boards in his double-double performance, seven of which were offensive.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 28

Watch: Michigan State F Jaxon Kohler Talks Tre Holloman's Game-Winner, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- No. 8 Michigan State has drawn a lot of attention since Spartan junior guard Tre Holloman took down No. 16 Maryland with his half-court game-winner on Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 27

MSU Proves Defense Wins Games Against Maryland

The Michigan State Spartans took home a victory after a closely contested contest against Big Ten rivals, the Maryland Terrapins. While the offensive woes continue for MSU other than freshman Jase Richardson, the Spartans proved that defense indeed does win games.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 27

Michigan State Displayed Its Rebounding Dominance in Win

In Michigan State's thrilling 58-55 victory over Maryland, one of the key factors that led to its success was its dominance on the boards. The Spartans outrebounded the Terrapins by a margin of 45 to 33, which proved to be a crucial part of the outcome.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 21

Report: Michigan State Among the Best Teams in a Crucial Stat

The No. 14 Michigan State Spartans won key games against Illinois and Purdue to get their season back on track. In both games, they have gone on a decisive “Kill Shot” scoring run to separate from their opponent.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 16

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler Dominated in Career-High Outing

In Michigan State's commanding 79-65 victory over Illinois, junior forward Jaxon Kohler emerged as a dominant force in the paint, scoring a career-high 23 points while notching 10 rebounds, marking an impressive double-double performance.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 16

Watch: Michigan State F Jaxon Kohler Speaks After Career Performance Against Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Michigan State junior forward Jaxon Kohler shined in the Spartans' 79-65 road victory over Illinois on Saturday. The veteran recorded a career-high 23 points while securing the double-double with 10 rebounds.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 15

MSU’s Defense Remains Solid Amidst Down Stretch

The Michigan State Spartans are enduring the worst stretch of basketball this season, as they are winners of just one game of their last four. While the offense has gone back and forth this season, one thing that has remained consistent has been the defense.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 12

MSU's Richardson Got the Start After Career Game

The Michigan State Spartans have seen a handful of their players come into their own this season. From leading scorer Jaden Akins to Jaxon Kohler finding himself ranked in the top 10 in average rebounds, MSU has some spark players.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 10

Spartans' Kohler Notches Fifth Double-Double in Big Home Win

The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans (19-4, 10-2) received another marquee performance from junior forward Jaxon Kohler, who notched his fifth double-double of the season in a home victory over the Oregon Ducks (16-8, 5-8).

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 8

Watch: Michigan State F Jaxon Kohler Speaks After Win Over Oregon

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- After dominating UCLA on the boards but not being able to come away with the win, No. 9 Michigan State once again excelled in the rebounding department on Saturday, this time in a victory.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 28