LARRY LAGE
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard hugs forward Brandon Johns Jr. after presenting him with a Big Ten Conference championship ring before the NCAA college basketball game against Buffalo, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Michigan hoops coach Juwan Howard agrees to 5-year extension

By Larry Lage Nov. 16, 2021 07:59 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan and men's basketball coach Juwan Howard have

Buffalo guard Ronaldo Segu (10) drives as Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Dickinson-led No. 6 Michigan beats Buffalo 88-76 in opener

By Larry Lage Nov. 10, 2021 08:54 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored 27 points to help No. 6

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

Michigan head basketball coach Juwan Howard, front left, talks with forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) during an NCAA college basketball practice during media day, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 6 Michigan shoots for national title under Juwan Howard

By Larry Lage Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Juwan Howard is shooting to win a national championship

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to team members during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State beats No. 2 Michigan 70-64, boosts NCAA hopes

By Larry Lage Mar. 07, 2021 06:59 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's NCAA Tournament streak under Hall

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard yells at a referee before receiving a technical foul in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Big Ten this week: No. 2 Michigan, Michigan State play twice

By Larry Lage Mar. 04, 2021 02:14 AM EST
A look at the upcoming week around Big Ten basketball: GAME

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, and Joey Hauser (20) and Indiana's Khristian Lander (4), Jerome Hunter, right rear, and Trey Galloway, center (obscured) vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State boosts NCAA hopes with 64-58 win over Indiana

By Larry Lage Mar. 02, 2021 10:33 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Aaron Henry had 18 of his 22 points in the second

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann continues to argue after being whistled for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Michigan St beats No. 4 Ohio St 71-67, improves NCAA resume

By Larry Lage Feb. 26, 2021 12:37 AM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tom Izzo walked into the locker room with fists in

Illinois guard Andre Curbelo (5) passes to forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chances

By Larry Lage Feb. 23, 2021 10:53 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State started its long string of NCAA

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) shoots on Iowa center Luka Garza (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Wieskamp-led No. 15 Iowa routs Michigan State 88-58

By Larry Lage Feb. 13, 2021 04:56 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Luka Garza had his worst game offensively in two

Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) drives on Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson (4) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State ends 4-game skid with 66-56 win over Nebraska

By Larry Lage Feb. 06, 2021 09:04 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Joshua Langford had a season-high 18 points and

FILE - Washington State and Utah play the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Beasley Coliseum without fans present due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in Pullman, Wash., in this Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, file photo. Since the season began Nov 25, more than 715 men’s basketball games have been postponed, rearranged or simply called off, according to an AP analysis through Friday's, Feb. 5, 2021, games, and the news was similar for women's teams. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
COVID-19 variants add more variables to playing in pandemic

By Larry Lage Feb. 05, 2021 03:01 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Playing college sports during the pandemic has

Michigan guard Franz Wagner, front, reacts after forcing a Minnesota turnover in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Dickinson-led No. 10 Michigan routs No. 16 Minnesota 82-57

By Larry Lage Jan. 06, 2021 11:47 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson has deflected credit for his

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Henry scores 20, No. 23 Michigan State beats No. 15 Rutgers

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2021 11:30 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Aaron Henry did it all for No.

Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice, right, drives against Michigan State's Julius Marble II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Trice scores 29, No. 9 Wisconsin beats Michigan State 85-76

By Larry Lage Dec. 25, 2020 03:11 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — D’Mitrk Trice had to play on the road Christmas Day

Western Michigan's B Artis White, left, puts up a shot against Michigan State's Aaron Henry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Hauser nets 24, No. 8 Michigan St. tops Western Mich. 79-61

By Larry Lage Dec. 06, 2020 08:14 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Joey Hauser had his heels on the logo at half court

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) and Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) try to control the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 8 Michigan St survives scare, beats Detroit Mercy 83-76

By Larry Lage Dec. 04, 2020 07:29 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Rocket Watts picked the right time to have his best

Oakland guard Jalen Moore (34) attempts a basket while defended by Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2), in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 25 Michigan outlasts Oakland 81-71 in overtime

By Larry Lage Nov. 29, 2020 08:34 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 25 Michigan desperately needed a spark after

Notre Dame's Prentiss Hubb, left, shoots against Michigan State's Rocket Watts and Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-70. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 13 Michigan State coasts to 80-70 win over Notre Dame

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2020 10:14 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Aaron Henry withdrew from the NBA draft to work on

Michigan State's Gabe Brown, left, and Eastern Michigan's Ty Groce (1) vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-67. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 13 Michigan State opens with 83-67 win over E. Michigan

By Larry Lage Nov. 25, 2020 08:38 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tom Izzo stewed while seated instead of shouting and