Matt McQuaid
FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) drives upcourt ahead of Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Iowa City, Iowa. The Spartans will lean on Hauser to be a consistent leader after an up-and-down season left him with a 9.7 scoring average last year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Coach Izzo says he's ticked off Michigan State is unranked

By Larry Lage Oct. 20, 2021 05:01 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State is unranked in the AP Top 25

Tom Izzo promotes Wojcik, hires 3 ex-Michigan State players

Jun. 07, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has

Rutgers' Jacob Young, right, drives against Michigan State's Thomas Kithier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Winston scores 23 points, No. 11 Michigan State tops Rutgers

By Larry Lage Dec. 08, 2019 09:34 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — No. 11 Michigan State pulled away and beat Rutgers

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to play against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
No. 11 Michigan State fragile ahead of game with No. 10 Duke

By Larry Lage Dec. 02, 2019 07:05 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State has been slipping since being ranked

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) drives against Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament in Minneapolis. Michigan State senior guard Cassius Winston, Marquette guard Markus Howard, Louisville junior forward Jordan Nwora, Seton Hall senior guard Myles Powell and Memphis freshman James Wiseman headline The (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
No. 1 Michigan State will find out soon how it stacks up

By Larry Lage Oct. 23, 2019 05:08 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo listens to a question at a press conference during the Big Ten conference NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Rosemont, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Izzo welcomes expectations for 1 of top Michigan State teams

By Larry Lage Oct. 15, 2019 07:23 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tom Izzo's 25th team at Michigan State might be one of his

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, right, takes a shot over Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images via AP, Pool)
Izzo should have much of Michigan State Final 4 team back

By Larry Lage Apr. 07, 2019 04:44 PM EDT
Tom Izzo is expected to have much of his latest Final Four team back next season at

Michigan State fans react at the end of a semifinal round game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan St endures more Final Four heartbreak vs Texas Tech

By Dave Skretta Apr. 06, 2019 11:28 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The buzzer sounded and Tom Izzo walked stoically across the Final

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts on the bench during the first half against Texas Tech in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Mooney scores, Texas Tech clamps down in 61-51 win over MSU

By Eddie Pells Apr. 06, 2019 11:14 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For those who thought Texas Tech only plays defense, it's time to

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard celebrates at the end of a semifinal round game against Michigan State in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA Latest: Get ready for a defensive-minded title game

Apr. 06, 2019 05:32 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament (all times

The Connecticut band performs during the first half of the team's Final Four semifinal against Notre Dame in the NCAA women’s college basketball Friday, April 5, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Final Four - Game 2 (win) at Final Four - Game 1 (win) 4/7/2019

Apr. 05, 2019 09:56 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo directs his team during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Michigan State, Texas Tech get ready for a Final Four grind

By Eddie Pells Apr. 05, 2019 05:36 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hunker down, hoops fans. This one might be ugly. The

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo holds up the NCAA men's East Regional Championship trophy after defeating Duke in a college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. Michigan State won 68-67. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Michigan State knocks off Duke 68-67 to make Final Four

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 31, 2019 07:24 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cassius Winston missed an open jump shot but was right there for

LSU guard Tremont Waters shoots over Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) during the first half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Freshmen lead Michigan State past LSU and into Elite Eight

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 29, 2019 09:28 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt McQuaid could not believe LSU was giving Michigan State

LSU guard Tremont Waters gestures after scoring against Michigan State during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Michigan State Spartans at Duke Blue Devils 3/31/2019

Mar. 29, 2019 08:41 PM EDT

Houston's DeJon Jarreau (13) passes to teammate Brison Gresham (55) as Georgia State's Jordan Tyson (50) watches during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Georgetown Hoyas at Harvard Crimson 3/24/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo speaks during a news conference at the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Friday, March 22, 2019. Michigan State faces Minnesota in the second round on Saturday. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Column: Izzo's One Shining Moment was downright embarrassing

By Paul Newberry Mar. 22, 2019 05:22 PM EDT
If this was Tom Izzo's One Shining Moment, it was downright embarrassing.

Bradley guard Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye, center, passes between Michigan State's Kenny Goins, left, and Xavier Tillman, right, during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Winston, Michigan State hold off Bradley 76-65

By Luke Meredith Mar. 21, 2019 05:47 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For about 35 minutes, it felt like Bradley might pull off the

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry dunks the ball during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. Michigan State plays Bradley on Thursday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan State seeking to survive opening weekend of NCAAs

By Luke Meredith Mar. 20, 2019 05:47 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It seems as though coach Tom Izzo has Michigan State poised

FILE - At left, in a March 16, 2019, file photo, Michigan State's Matt McQuaid (20) reacts after shooting a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, in Chicago. At right, in a Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, Michigan State forward Kenny Goins shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in East Lansing, Mich. Big Ten champion Michigan State is seeded second in the NCAA Tournament in part because seniors Matt McQuaid and Kenny Goins have gone from being role players to standouts.(AP Photo/File)
Michigan State seniors Goins, McQuaid emerge as standouts

By Larry Lage Mar. 18, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Kenny Goins walked on at Michigan State, turning down