Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball News

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

Records through Sunday; previous ranking in parentheses. 1. Kansas : The Jayhawks scored their fewest points in a win since 2000 when they eked out a 57-55 victory against Memphis.

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.

Coach Tom Izzo tied his predecessor Jud Heathcote for the most victories at Michigan State, with 340, after the No.

EAST LANSING - Garrick Sherman and Derrick Nix live together in a tiny Michigan State dorm room and exist together in a figurative fish bowl.

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.

Tom Izzo won his 340th game at Michigan State on Sunday, tying the school record for victories in the No.

Draymond Green scored 15 points Friday to lead second-ranked Michigan State to a 75-62 decision over winless Toledo.

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan basketball team hasn't been challenged since it was ousted from the NCAA Tournament last season by Oklahoma.

After Thursday's practice, Michigan State's Raymar Morgan said he'll be more than willing to give playing in Friday's game against Toledo a try.

With one more victory, Tom Izzo will move into a tie atop Michigan State 's all-time list.

Scores and fast facts Compiled from News and wire service reports. November 18, 2009, 7:29 AM / No.

The second-ranked Spartansa 'and their fansa 'refused to let it end against Gonzaga.

Three days after addressing preseason leadership concerns, the Michigan State men's basketball team corrected the problem it was having with slow starts.

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.

This won't be a typical day-after post because we weren't in East Lansing, but I do have some notes, quotes, pictures and links below.

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.

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