Men's Basketball Poll

#39 Michigan State Spartans

2024

Overall Record

20-15

Last Game

vs Indiana L 64-65

Conference Record

10-10

Next Game

@Indiana 03/10/2024

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears says he’s grateful to play with Spartans in Spain after being shot

Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears is joining the team for an upcoming overseas trip and plans to play for Tom Izzo for the first time since he was shot last winter.

Michigan State adds ex-Michigan assistant and Lansing native Saddi Washington to Tom Izzo’s staff

Detroit Mercy hires ex-Northern Illinois coach Mark Montgomery off Izzo’s staff at Michigan State

RJ Davis goes for 20 as North Carolina beats Michigan State 85-69

North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State in March Madness again to reach Sweet 16

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North Carolina and Michigan State play in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 5 North Carolina Tar Heels and Michigan State Spartans meet in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

Michigan State’s Izzo goes for his 1st March Madness win against North Carolina in the West Region

Top-seeded North Carolina and ninth-seeded Michigan State will meet in Saturday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament’s West Region.

North Carolina and Michigan State square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 5 North Carolina Tar Heels and Michigan State Spartans play in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.

Tom Izzo wins 20th first round NCAA Tournament game as Michigan State tops Mississippi State 69-51

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyson Walker scored 19 points and Spartans coach Tom Izzo picked up his 20th win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as his ninth-seeded Spartans beat the eighth-seeded Bulldogs 69-51 on Thursday in the West Region.

Tom Izzo, Michigan State pick up another first-round win in March Madness, topping Mississippi State

Tyson Walker scored 19 points and Michigan State coach Tom Izzo picked up his 20th win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as his ninth-seeded Spartans beat eighth-seeded Mississippi State 69-51.

If it seems like everyone can score in March Madness, there is a reason. Offense has evolved

Offensive efficiency is at its highest level in Division I men’s college basketball going back almost three decades.

Mississippi State Bulldogs play the Michigan State Spartans in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Michigan State Spartans meet in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

Mississippi State and Michigan State meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The Mississippi State Bulldogs take on the Michigan State Spartans in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

Watch out for these players from one-bid leagues who could shake up March Madness

James Madison’s Terrence Edwards says his team has been dealing with pressure ever since it stunned the college basketball world with a season-opening upset of then-No. 4 Michigan State.

March Madness hits different for Tom Izzo at Michigan State, where 26th bid in a row wasn’t a layup

March Madness kept Tom Izzo sleepless for more than 24 hours before he heard and saw Michigan State made it into a 26th consecutive NCAA Tournament.

No. 3 Purdue opens Big Ten Tournament play with 67-62 win over Michigan State

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zach Edey had 29 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks, as No. 3 Purdue recovered from a blown 12-point lead to beat the Spartans 67-62 in a hard-nosed quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.

No. 3 Purdue hangs on to beat Michigan State 67-62 in Big Ten quarterfinals

Zach Edey had 29 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks for third-ranked Purdue as the Boilermakers recovered from a blown 12-point lead to beat Michigan State 67-62 in a hard-nosed quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament.

Purdue Boilermakers play in Big Ten Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans

The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers and Michigan State Spartans square off in the Big Ten Tournament. Friday’s game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams.

Hoggard, Walker lead a late charge as Michigan State beats Minnesota 77-67 in Big Ten Tournament

A.J. Hoggard scored 17 points on 6-of-6 shooting, Tyson Walker added 15 points and No. 8 seed Michigan State beat No. 9 seed Minnesota 77-67 in the second round of the Big Ten Conference Tournament.

Michigan State Spartans and Minnesota Golden Gophers square off in Big Ten Tournament

The Michigan State Spartans take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Big Ten Tournament. Thursday’s game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Michigan State Spartans play in Big Ten Tournament against the Minnesota Golden Gophers

The Michigan State Spartans and Minnesota Golden Gophers play in the Big Ten Tournament. Thursday’s game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Ware scores 28, hits tie-breaking free throw in Indiana’s 65-64 win over Michigan State

Kel’el Ware had 28 points, 12 rebounds and the go-ahead free throw to lead Indiana to a 65-64 victory over Michigan State as the Hoosiers wrapped up the Big Ten regular season with their fourth consecutive win.

Ware leads Indiana against Michigan State after 26-point outing

Indiana hosts the Michigan State Spartans after Kel’el Ware scored 26 points in Indiana’s 70-58 win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Indiana plays Michigan State following Ware’s 26-point showing

Indiana hosts the Michigan State Spartans after Kel’el Ware scored 26 points in Indiana’s 70-58 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Tom Izzo’s son, Steven, suits up for last home game at Michigan State in 53-49 win over Northwestern

Tom Izzo’s son Steven Izzo suited up in a Michigan State home uniform at the Breslin Center for the last time in a 53-49 win over Northwestern on Wednesday night.

Walker, Hall lead Michigan State past Northwestern on Senior Night

Tyson Walker scored 19 points, Malik Hall had 15 points and 17 rebounds, and Michigan State edged Northwestern 53-49.

Buie leads Northwestern against Michigan State after 27-point outing

Northwestern visits the Michigan State Spartans after Boo Buie scored 27 points in the Wildcats’ 87-80 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Buie and Northwestern host Michigan State

Northwestern visits the Michigan State Spartans after Boo Buie scored 27 points in the Wildcats’ 87-80 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue past Michigan State 80-74 to clinch share of 2nd straight Big Ten title

Zach Edey had 32 points and 11 rebounds, Braden Smith added 23 points and nine boards, and No. 2 Purdue beat Michigan State 80-74 to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue against Michigan State

No. 2 Purdue faces the Michigan State Spartans after Zach Edey scored 35 points in Purdue’s 84-76 victory over the Michigan Wolverines.

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue against Michigan State

No. 2 Purdue faces the Michigan State Spartans after Zach Edey scored 35 points in Purdue’s 84-76 win over the Michigan Wolverines.

Royal, Bonner rally Ohio State to 60-57 victory over Michigan State

Devin Royal came off the bench to score 14 points and Dale Bonner buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer to rally Ohio State to a 60-57 victory over Michigan State.

Michigan State hosts Thornton and Ohio State

Ohio State faces the Michigan State Spartans after Bruce Thornton scored 25 points in the Buckeyes’ 88-79 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Thornton leads Ohio State against Michigan State after 25-point showing

Ohio State takes on the Michigan State Spartans after Bruce Thornton scored 25 points in the Buckeyes’ 88-79 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Sandfort scores 22 points, Krikke adds a double-double to lead Iowa past Michigan State 78-71

Payton Sandfort scored 22 points, Ben Krikke added 18 points to go with a season-high 14 rebounds, and Iowa beat Michigan State 78-71.