Kalin Lucas News

Somewhere in the recesses of the Michigan State basketball offices there are game films from the last two times the Spartans played North Carolina.

Mary's reached the Final Four. He had a breakaway. So the then-Michigan State recruit and now-Spartans leader went up for the dunk at the Breslin Center.

They meet yet again. North Carolina and Michigan State last met for the national championship - Tuesday's game will be for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

Chris Allen scored 18 points and Raymar Morgan 17, as second-ranked Michigan State rebounded from its first loss by pummeling UMass, 106-68, in a consolation tilt at the Legends Classic.

Tom Izzo won his 341st game at Michigan State, setting the school record for victories in the No.

The Florida Gators upset the second ranked Michigan State Spartans 77 - 74 Friday night in Atlantic City, New Jersey, giving the young Gators a signature non-conference win that could pay big dividends come tournament time.

East Lansing -- Before Michigan State gets its shot Tuesday for redemption against North Carolina, it has to go through Atlantic City first.

Michigan State and Florida met 10 seasons ago for the national title. While the Spartans may seem like the better bet to get back this season, the Gators feel they have significantly improved.

Those who really do buy Playboy for the articles will be happy to see this montha TMs college basketball preview, which ranks Villanona at No.

HDNet announced today that the network will broadcast exclusive LIVE coverage of the third annual Legends Classic, Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28 beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Michigan State's Chris Allen drives through Valparaiso defenders on Sunday. EAST LANSING -- Here come the omens.

2 Spartans' 90-60 win over Valparaiso yesterday in East Lansing, Mich. Izzo shares the record with mentor Jud Heathcote.

Larry Bird finished his speech, walked back to his seat and received a fist bump from the man sitting next to him on the dais.

Chris Allen scored 22 points, Kalin Lucas added 15 and Michigan State routed Valparaiso 90-60 on Sunday to move coach Tom Izzo into a tie with Jud Heathcote for most career wins with the Spartans.

Needing just one victory to tie for the most wins in school history, Michigan State's Tom Izzo leads his Spartans into battle against the visiting Crusaders of Valparaiso this afternoon as part of the Legends Classic.

It's not just a matter of coach Tom Izzo trying to get the best from Durrell Summers.

East Lansing -- Michigan State forward Raymar Morgan has a right foot injury, but said Thursday he expects to play Friday against Toledo.

MSU and Kansas both survived upset bids Tuesday night. College basketball's top two teams narrowly avoided upset bids on Tuesday night.

Though it's early in the NCAA men's basketball season and many things can happen between now and March, tonight's matchup between Michigan State and Gonzaga had all the feeling of a Sweet 16 game.

The preseason hype is over and now it's time to let the 2009-10 campaign unfold as we enter the first month of the new season.