On impressions of Michigan State: "Usually they're very, very successful when they rebound the basketball. They've always been a good team overall, but there's some years where they've been elite, and usually when they're elite rebounding the The college basketball voters have spoken. And nearly one-fourth of them love Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk to win the … Read more
6'7" Andrew White was a completely under-the-radar transfer from Kansas who is leading the team in both points and rebounds per game with great efficiency at 123.5 ORtg. One of the biggest differences between him and his predecessor Terran Petteway is He was stifled during Maryland's loss at Michigan but outside of that he's been … Read more
On top of breaking a two-game losing streak this season, Michigan State is also looking to break a two-game losing streak against Nebraska. The Cornhuskers beat Michigan State at the Breslin Center in 2013 and at Nebraska in 2014. Michigan State had Michigan State has used seven different starting lineups in the last nine games, … Read more
5'9" Kahlil Felder might be one of the best offensive players in the country. He's second nationally in scoring and first in assists with a great 120.8 ORtg to go along with his huge 32.5% usage. Sophomore transfer Martez Walker at 6'4" might end up as EAST LANSING — Michigan State players spend this week … Read more
If you caught some weird similarities between this year's Michigan State team and last year's UConn team, you're not alone. Michigan State student Erik Chard pointed out the eerie coincidences on Twitter on Sunday night: SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio was at Breslin Center to welcome home Tom Izzo and the … Read more
Five Big Ten men's basketball teams played their NCAA tournament openers on Friday. Michigan State opened with a 70-63 win over Georgia, while Maryland held on to beat Valparaiso, 65-62, Iowa cruised by Davidson, As Michigan State basketball fans in the 2014-15 season, we've come to acknowledge the existence of the Spartans' Big 3. I … Read more
As Michigan State basketball fans in the 2014-15 season, we've come to acknowledge the existence of the Spartans' Big 3. I am talking of course about upperclassmen Travis Trice, Denzel Valentine, and Branden Dawson. Finally, Smith said, Michigan State can't turn the ball over, as that will spark Oklahoma's transition game. The Sooners scored 19 … Read more
Michigan State Spartans Elite Eight Matt Costello Bay City Michigan. Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports. I wish both of these teams could advance. I love what both Rick Pitino and Tom Izzo have done with these teams, but Michigan State is just going to beat Louisville right where the Cardinals are trademarked — effort. Share Tweet … Read more
Finally, Smith said, Michigan State can't turn the ball over, as that will spark Oklahoma's transition game. The Sooners scored 19 points off turnovers in their 72-66 win over No. 11 seed Dayton. Smith said Michigan State is playing some of its best 7-seeded Michigan State Spartans (25-11; 12-6) are rolling with wins over No. … Read more
Michigan State guard Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11) calls for the ball during their practice before their 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament game against Georgia at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, Thursday, March 19, 2015. Michigan State and Georgia The Michigan State Spartans returned to typical March play, dispatching of the Georgia Bulldogs and advancing … Read more