Tom Izzo, Michigan State

What makes Tom Izzo special for Michigan State basketball? He'll tell you 'straight up'
Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Penn State, Looks Ahead to No. 19 Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State is heading into what will likely be its toughest conference game yet when it hosts No. 19 Illinois on Sunday.
Tom Izzo says Michigan State basketball has a problem despite 10th straight win
An incensed Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's second-half defensive issues "a problem" after surviving Penn State for a 10th straight win.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had high praise for the Spartans' next opponent, the Illinois Fighting Illini.
"I did not do a very good job": Tom Izzo warns against overconfidence after Spartans 10th straight win vs. Penn State
Tom Izzo and the Spartans, now the only undefeated team in Big Ten play at 15-2 (6-0), have a challenging matchup ahead on Sunday against Illinois, another top-20 team. With rivals Purdue and Michigan each sitting at one conference loss, Michigan State remains in a strong position.
Michigan State basketball continues to impress Tom Izzo. But you know he's not relaxing
It was a ninth straight win and fifth in a row to open Big Ten play as No. 14 Michigan State basketball beat Northwestern but showed some flaws late.
Tom Izzo frustrated with Spartans' following win over Penn State
MSU’s winning streak continued on Wednesday night, but that doesn’t mean head coach Tom Izzo was happy about the performance
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Win Over Northwestern, Looks Ahead to Penn State
EAST LANSING, Mich. No. 12 Michigan State extended its perfect Big Ten record to 5-0 on Sunday when it bested Northwestern, 78-68, on the road. The Spartans hel
Men's basketball Game 18 preview | No. 19 Illinois at No. 12 Michigan State; 11 a.m., Sunday
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Spartans' Izzo Putting Zero Value in Top-15 Ranking
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0) are off to their best start since 2019 and have quickly climbed the national rankings to being a top 15 team in t ...
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Michigan State basketball might be even better than Tom Izzo thought they could be
The blossoming of those three members of Tom Izzo’s 2023 recruiting class has No. 19 Michigan State surging to close out 2024. And its those second-year Spartans who very well might hold the ...