Illinois Is Best Team in Big 10

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo: Illinois Is the Best Team in the Big Ten
To be fair to Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, there aren't as many Alan Andersons and Shannon Browns across college basketball as there once were. So when Izzo butchered the names of Kasparas Jakucionis,
As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern, Tom Izzo unsure of Big Ten race
As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern atop the Big Ten, Tom Izzo is unsure of what to expect in the unpredictable conference race.
What Tom Izzo said heading into Michigan State vs. Rutgers game
Michigan State basketball had a nice break this week after a tough-fought win over Illinois on Sunday. Now, the Spartans will head to New York City to face off against a young, quickly improving Rutgers team in Madison Square Garden headlined by Rutgers’ star freshmen and NBA draft prospects Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper.
Tom Izzo challenges Michigan State to measure up against his top Big Ten team
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson, top left, blocks a shot by Penn State guard Ace Baldwin Jr. (1) as Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP
Tom Izzo's impact at Michigan State goes far beyond the basketball court
Tom Izzo's impact is felt beyond the basketball court and throughout Michigan State's athletic department and community.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo calls Illinois the 'best team' in Big Ten
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is impressed by what he sees from Illinois. The Spartans beat Illinois Sunday.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about rebounding in win over Illinois.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about Jeremy Fears Jr.'s success this year. Isaac Howard had four goals and one assist in MSU's 6-4 win vs. Penn State. Watch Next   Vlad Goldin scored 31 points in Michigan's 80-76 OT win over Northwestern.
Tom Izzo sees Michigan State basketball getting tougher, but so does the schedule
Tom Izzo sees No. 12 Michigan State basketball getting tougher after beating No. 20 Illinois on Sunday, but also knows so will the Spartans' schedule.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo approaching Big Ten wins record: 'It supersedes all my dreams'
Tom Izzo is three wins shy of Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record. FOX Sports' John Fanta spoke to Izzo about approaching the ...
College basketball rankings: Illinois drops after blowout, but metrics maintain Illini still Big Ten's best
Michigan State is 16-2 overall, 7-0 in the Big Ten and, at this point, projected to win what would be Tom Izzo's 11th regular ...
Izzo, Underwood headline Big Ten COTY contenders
Robbie Hummel breaks down the top Coach of the Year contenders in the Big Ten, explaining which coaches lead the way and why.
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Tom Izzo previews, talks upcoming matchup against Rutgers on Saturday
MSU head coach Tom Izzo previews the Spartans’ upcoming matchup against Rutgers on Saturday from Madison Square Garden ...
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Big Ten Top Ten: Conference men's basketball teams ranked ahead of Week 12 action
It's the start of a new semester, and it's also the start of my Big Ten Top Ten Basketball Rankings. This series will work ...
Big Ten men's basketball power rankings: How landscape looks after Ohio State stuns Purdue
Following Purdue's 73-70 loss, let's assess the state of the Big Ten. Big Ten men's basketball power rankings: How landscape ...
Big Ten basketball weekend in review
Michigan State remains unbeaten in Big Ten play. That and other stories emerged from the basketball weekend in the conference ...