Michigan State University NCAA News

The "Flintstones" were among the most celebrated recruits to ever hit East Lansing.

The Big Ten was college basketball's best conference last season, and while it may not run away with that title in 2013-14, it's going to be awfully impressive once again.

The numbers are in, and Michigan State's returning offensive coaches fared considerably better than their defensive peers in the raise department.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is hot on the trail of Tyus Jones, a top-5 2014 point guard who's one of the top players of his position in the recruiting class.

Michigan State redshirt freshman Riley Bullough will begin fall drills at tailback after transitioning over from linebacker during spring drills.

Tom Izzo said Thursday he and Adreian Payne would attend tonight's annual Dick Vitale Gala benefiting the V Foundation at the Ritz Carlton in Sarasota, Fla.

Dion Sims, who left Michigan State after his junior season and was selected in the NFL draft's fourth round by the Miami Dolphins, has signed a rookie contract with the team, the Dolphins announced Friday on their Tumblr website .

Denard Robinson center, chases Michigan State's Isaiah Lewis after throwing a pick at Spartan Stadium in 2011.

Maryland's 2014 Big Ten schedule is set. Maryland kicks off its inaugural year in the Big Ten on the road against Indiana before opening up at home against one of the top teams in the country, Ohio State.

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks at The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo "Inspiring Youth To Dream" fundraising event Thursday evening at Valley Family Church in Portage.

Former Minnesota Gophers forward Trevor Mbakwe arrived Thursday at the doorstep of his dreams - the annual combine for the NBA draft's top prospects - after admittedly taking the long way around.

His first encounter with Mark Dantonio sold Chris Frey on Michigan State, but it was another linebacker from Columbus, Ohio who helped open Frey's eyes to the possibility.

In 2011, Michigan State's Keshawn Martin dives for the goal line during the game against Michigan on Oct.

Michigan State's Max Bullough, announced on the 2013 Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list, will be popping up on numerous preseason All-American and awards lists as the season draws nearer.

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green in action against the San Antonio Spurs during Game 4 of a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 12, 2013.

Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez won't miss annual game with Michigan State as much as Spartans will miss Badgers Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell engineered a fourth-quarter scoring drive that enabled the Spartans to come from behind in a 16-13 overtime victory over Wisconsin last season.

So it doesn't sound like this was his choice to make. In one of the more unusual recruiting stories in memory, Michigan State signee Jay Harris, of Downingtown East, Pa., elected that he no longer will attend MSU this fall.

Round 2 of a 16 team tournament puts #10 seeded Michigan State versus #2 Colorado Buffaloes.

It wouldn't be a recruiting trip to Georgia without a look at some defensive backs, particularly if you're Michigan State and your best happens to hail from the Peach State.

The Bucs have moved a step closer to getting their entire six-man draft class under contract, signing fourth-round pick William Gholston to a four-year contract today.