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A lot can be expected of you when you go to play basketball for Coach Tom Izzo. That is no different whether you're highly rated or just a walk-on. Cam Ward has all the talent to become the next historically great player for Michigan State basketball. He's got the intangibles and the stats across all categories to back it up.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 21

Izzo Wants to Continue to Make MSU a Place Worth Staying For

Every player has their reason for entering the transfer portal. Regardless of what it is, they all have intentions of putting themselves in a better position.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 20

Michigan State's Tom Izzo Talks Jase Richardson's Declaring for Draft

For a coach, there's good situations and bad situations when it comes to a player's departure. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, who lost three players to the portal, one to graduation and one -- likely -- to the NBA Draft this spring, has experienced both in just the past few weeks.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Michigan State Guard Makes Transfer Decision After Leaving Tom Izzo

It was a banner year for Tom Izzo and his Michigan State Spartans basketball team. The Spartans won the Big Ten regular season title, advanced to the Big Ten Tournament championship game, and reached the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 19

Both Michigan State Transfers Share Commonality

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has landed two transfers this offseason that faced the Spartans last season. Samford transfer guard Trey Fort and Florida

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 18

Izzo, Spartans Land Second Transfer From 2025 Portal

Michigan State has landed its second transfer commit of the spring. The Spartans have earned the commitment of former transfer guard Trey Fort, as first reported by On3's Joe Tipton .

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Tom Izzo, Michigan State Get Big Transfer Portal News on Friday

Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans put together a strong 2024-25 campaign. They finished the season with a 30-7 record and made it all the way to the Elite 8 in the NCA Tournament.

Michigan State Spartans News / The Only Colors / April 18

Izzo Speaks on Normand, Booker, and Holloman Transferring

Quotes from Coach’s end of season press conference Coach Tom Izzo touched on a lot of topics at his end-of-season press conference on Wednesday. Much of it was not about Michigan State’s Big Ten regular season championship or run to the Elite 8 but instead the current state of affairs in college sports.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Coach Izzo 'surprised' by Tre Holloman's transfer

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo was among many surprised by Tre Holloman's decision to enter the transfer portal. His departure was one of many subjects

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Tom Izzo sounds off on NIL and the transfer portal

Tom Izzo has never been one to hold back. And as college basketball spins faster in the era of NIL and the transfer portal, the Michigan State head coach is planting his flag firmly in the ground—even if it means standing nearly alone.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Tom Izzo Admits He 'Failed' Former 5-Star Prospect Who Decided to Leave Michigan State

The Michigan State Spartans won the Big Ten's regular season championship but failed to capture the Big Ten Tournament championship prior to their time in the NCAA Tournament this March.

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

Watch: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Talks Transfer Portal, Offseason Departures

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- After what's been two weeks of speculation surrounding the transfer portal and its impact on Michigan State men's basketball, Spartans coach Tom Izzo finally broke the silence, answering some highly sought-after questions.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Tom Izzo Warns Michigan State Officials Against Newly Adopted College Practice

Tom Izzo has had enough—and he’s making it crystal clear to everyone around him. Speaking Wednesday, the Michigan State head coach delivered a firm message to his staff about one of the most talked-about issues in college sports right now: coaches or staff members reaching out to players during the season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Michigan State's Tom Izzo Denounces Transfer Portal

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo didn’t mince words Wednesday when addressing the state of college athletics. The Hall of Fame coach delivered a pointed critique of the transfer portal and NIL landscape, warning that the system is failing the very players it was designed to help.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 14

CMU's New Coaching Hire Presents Great News for MSU Fans

Michigan State's coaching staff was recognized for a tremendous 2024-25 campaign that saw the Spartans win their conference in the first year of the 18-team Big Ten, the largest the league has ever been.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Former Michigan State Star Officially Transfers After Leaving Tom Izzo

The Michigan State Spartans were halted on the road to a national title during the NCAA Tournament. Under the leadership of head coach Tom Izzo, Michigan

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Former Five-Star Leaves Tom Izzo, Michigan State After NCAA Tournament

Tom Izzo has won 11 Big Ten regular-season titles, six conference tournaments, eight trips to the Final Four, and the NCAA Tournament title in 2000. The 2024-2025 Michigan State Spartans were special in many ways.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 11

Michigan State Adds Size With Transfer Portal Addition

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo landed his first portal commitment of the offseason, forward Kaleb Glenn from Florida Atlantic. Glenn is a dynamic player

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 10

Michigan State basketball, Tom Izzo land ex-Louisville forward in transfer portal

The Michigan State basketball team picked up an important transfer portal commitment on Thursday as former Louisville and FAU forward Kaleb Glenn chose the Spartans.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 28

Tom Izzo continues to lead Michigan State to Elite Eight

Michigan State continues inevitable Elite Eight runs under Tom Izzo

The Michigan State Spartans may not always have the best talent or the most impressive roster, but as long as Tom Izzo is leading the program you can be sure they are going to be a force to be reckoned with when March rolls around.

Tennessee's defense smothers Kentucky, books trip to Elite Eight in revenge win

Florida strives to continue 'surreal' run in Elite Eight vs. Texas Tech

Duke defense vs. Alabama offense for spot in Final Four: How do they measure up?

More Sweet 16 winners, losers: SEC keeps showing its dominance

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 29

Sweet 16 winners, losers: All-SEC Final Four on table

Men's Sweet 16 winners, losers: All-SEC Final Four remains on table

The Elite Eight in the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament is officially set, and it will feature another appearance from Michigan State's Tom Izzo and the possibility of four SEC teams advancing to the Final Four.

Michigan State continues its inevitable Elite Eight runs under Tom Izzo

Tennessee smothers Kentucky, books trip to Elite Eight in revenge win

Florida strives to continue 'surreal' run in Elite Eight vs. Texas Tech

Duke defense vs. Alabama offense for spot in Final Four: How do they measure up?

More Sweet 16 winners, losers: SEC keeps showing its dominance

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 26

Kirk Herbstreit Reacts To Tom Izzo's Transfer Portal Rant

The NCAA transfer portal officially opened on Monday, but don't expect Michigan State coach Tom Izzo to be very active this week. During his media availability on Tuesday, Izzo faced a few questions about the transfer portal opening up in the middle of the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / March 25

Michigan State is mirroring its 2000 national championship run

The Spartans, led by head coach Tom Izzo, last advanced to the Elite Eight in 2019. They'll be looking to end that six-year drought on Friday and continue their march towards a third national title.

Tom Izzo has incredible nickname for the transfer portal

Five teams that are on upset alert in the men's Sweet 16

Ranking the NCAA men's tournament champions since 1990

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

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 20

Michigan State basketball’s Tom Izzo makes it clear on retirement rumblings

Retirement rumors have surfaced in reference to Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo’s future. Will Izzo consider retirement anytime soon? The head coach responded to the rumors during a recent interview on Up & Adams.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / March 18