Cassius Winston
FILE - Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, shoots against Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. Michigan State won 80-69. The team will need preseason All-Big Ten player Aaron Henry to produce much more than he has in the past as a role player.(AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
No. 13 Michigan St forced to prepare for season without Izzo

By Larry Lage Nov. 10, 2020 05:47 PM EST
Michigan State's basketball program knew it would go into the season with

FILE - In this April 8, 2013, file photo, Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) walks off the court as confetti falls on Louisville players, including Russ Smith (2), Luke Hancock (11), Stephan Van Treese (44) and Zach Price (25), after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game in Atlanta. Coronavirus stopped March Madness before it could begin, meaning there would be no men's national college basketball tournament and no championship game. The virus also silenced another long-standing tradition, but Max Goren refused to let that tradition die. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton, File)
College student fills void with 'One Shining Moment' video

By Tom Foreman Jr. Apr. 06, 2020 02:03 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — When it was apparent there would be no NCAA men's

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Iowa City, Iowa. Garza was selected the Associated Press Big Ten Player of the Year Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Toppin, Howard, Powell among finalists for Wooden Award

Apr. 01, 2020 07:21 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Udoka Azubuike of Kansas, Luka Garza of Iowa, Markus Howard

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2019, file photo, Dayton forward Obi Toppin (1) knocks the ball away from Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Kansas and Dayton were headed toward earning No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, so any meeting would have to be in the Final Four or national championship game. What a rematch it would be. The Jayhawks and Flyers played a high-level game at the Maui Invitational, won 90-84 in overtime by Kansas. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)
The marquee NCAA Tournament matchups that could have been

By John Marshall Mar. 19, 2020 02:14 AM EDT
Seton Hall's Myles Powell and Marquette's Markus Howard went head to head

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few motions toward the court in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Mary's in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
March Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might've been

By Eddie Pells Mar. 15, 2020 11:56 AM EDT
For all those who dreamed the impossible — making it a whole month without

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates a 78-76 win over Iowa in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill. Dosunmu was selected to the Associated Press All-Big Ten team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Iowa's Garza, Badgers' Gard take AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Mar. 10, 2020 11:57 AM EDT
Iowa's Luka Garza is The Associated Press player of the year in the Big Ten

Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr., left, shoots against Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 16 Mich St tops No. 19 Ohio St 80-69, shares B10 title

By Larry Lage Mar. 08, 2020 08:12 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston kissed Michigan State's logo in the

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, left, works against Penn State's Lamar Stevens during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)
Streaking Spartans looking for 3rd straight Big Ten title

By Eric Olson Mar. 06, 2020 03:01 AM EST
What to watch in the Big Ten this week: GAME OF THE WEEKEND

Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) shoots as Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)
Tillman leads No. 16 Spartans to comeback win

By Travis Johnson Mar. 03, 2020 09:22 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Tom Izzo thought his No. 16 Michigan State squad

Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman Sr. (23) goes to the basket for a layup against Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Winston leads No. 24 Michigan St past No. 9 Maryland 78-66

By David Ginsburg Feb. 29, 2020 10:30 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tom Izzo certainly got Michigan State in the proper

Maryland's Darryl Morsell celebrates his go-ahead 3-point basket against Minnesota late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Minneapolis. Maryland won 74-73. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
Terps close in on 1st Big Ten title, with Spartans next

By Dave Campbell Feb. 28, 2020 02:12 AM EST
What to watch this week in Big Ten basketball: GAME OF THE

Michigan State's Malik Hall, right and Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Michigan State's Thomas Kithier, left, vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Behind Winston, No. 24 Michigan State tops No. 18 Iowa 78-70

By Larry Lage Feb. 25, 2020 09:29 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston scored only one point in the first

Nebraska's Haanif Cheatham (22) drives to the basket around Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Michigan State shakes off sloppy play to beat Nebraska 86-65

By Eric Olson Feb. 20, 2020 10:41 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — As far as Tom Izzo is concerned, a 21-point win over lowly

FILE - In this April 5, 2019, file photo, Michigan State guard Jack Hoiberg runs on the court during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament in Minneapolis. Fred and Jack Hoiberg will be on opposite benches when Nebraska hosts Michigan State on Thursday night, Feb. 20, 2020. Fred is in his first year as the Cornhuskers' coach, and his son Jack is a reserve guard for the Spartans. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Hoibergs seeing red and green for 'weird' father-son meeting

By Eric Olson Feb. 19, 2020 04:32 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Carol Hoiberg has a wardrobe decision to make before she

Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) drives on Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 9 Maryland beats Michigan State 67-60 with 14-0 run

By Larry Lage Feb. 15, 2020 08:30 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Anthony Cowan was the smallest and best player on

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) moves the ball against Illinois' Kofi Cockburn (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Dosunmu hurt after Spartans' late dunk; No. 22 Illini fall

By Terry Towery Feb. 11, 2020 11:54 PM EST
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois suffered two brutal losses by the final horn

Oklahoma State forward Cameron McGriff, right, heads upcourt past Baylor guard Mark Vital, left, after a turnover during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Preseason No. 1 Michigan St out of Top 25; Baylor atop poll

By John Marshall Feb. 10, 2020 12:28 PM EST
The NCAA initial rankings had little impact at the top of the AP Top 25, but a

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo argues a call with a referee during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Livers returns, Michigan beats No. 16 Michigan State 77-68

By Noah Trister Feb. 08, 2020 02:31 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Isaiah Livers came back just in time for Michigan's big

Penn State's Myreon Jones dribbles during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 22 Penn State beats No. 16 Michigan State 75-70

By Larry Lage Feb. 04, 2020 10:29 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Patrick Chambers is on a quest to keep Penn State's

Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) blocks a shot by Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin edges No. 14 Michigan State 64-63

By Tamira Madsen Feb. 01, 2020 05:28 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talked with Wisconsin