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Pre-Tip Read: Michigan State vs UConn in the Sweet 16

Jim Comparoni2 hours ago

Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo observes during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. (Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images)

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Michigan State's Tom Izzo: 'I'm not sure anybody will stay in one place for 43 years like I have'

Jason Killop20 hours ago

(L to R) Michigan State basketball players Jaxon Kohler, Coen Carr, Jeremy Fears Jr. and Carson Cooper talk with the media during a press conference at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Thursday, March 26. - Eric Seals, USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State's players leaning on chemistry as they prepare for Sweet 16

Jake Lyskawa20 hours ago

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Michigan State's Tom Izzo says 'God Bless Charles Barkley'

Jim Comparoni20 hours ago

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches a play against Michigan during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. - Junfu Han, USA TODAY Sports

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‘The right way to do things’: Tom Izzo praises Dan Hurley, Jon Scheyer

Jason Killop21 hours ago

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) celebrates a 3-pointer against Louisville during the second half of NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026. (© Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler preparing for tough test in UConn center Tarris Reed Jr.

Jason Killop03/26/26

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Michigan State vs UConn: Tarris Reed emerges as key x-factor in Sweet 16 clash

Paul Konyndyk03/25/26

Michigan State Spartans forward Jordan Scott (6) and Michigan State Spartans forward Cam Ward (3) react to a call during the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at PeoplesBank Arena. - Mark Smith, USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State's Tom Izzo challenging freshmen Cam Ward, Jordan Scott ahead of Sweet 16

Jake Lyskawa03/24/26

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo (right) talks with Connecticut coach Dan Hurley (left).

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Michigan State's Tom Izzo, UConn's Dan Hurley share mutual admiration before Sweet 16 showdown

Jake Lyskawa03/24/26

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Did Michigan State cheerleaders assist in Carson Cooper's big 3-pointer at NCAA Tournament?

Jim Comparoni03/24/26

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Deep UConn playbook, mismatch threat of Alex Karaban concerns for Michigan State ahead of Sweet 16 match-up

Paul Konyndyk03/24/26

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Michigan State's Tom Izzo knows good signs when he sees them, at Tournament Time

Jim Comparoni03/24/26

Michigan State Spartans guard Denham Wojcik (10) dribbles against North Dakota State Bison guard Damari Wheeler-Thomas (1) during the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament. - Mark Konezny, USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State's Tom Izzo provides injury updates on Denham Wojcik, Divine Ugochukwu ahead of Sweet 16

Kenny Jordan03/24/26

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October exhibition has Michigan State better-prepared for UConn's physicality, complexity

Paul Konyndyk03/23/26

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) reacts in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. (Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images)

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Michigan State seniors Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler 'locked in' ahead of third Sweet 16 in four years

Jason Killop03/22/26

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DOTCOMP: We’ve Seen This Sweet Michigan State Movie 17 Times … Or Have We?

Jim Comparoni03/22/26

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Coen Carr takes game to new heights in Michigan State's NCAA Tourney win over Louisville

Paul Konyndyk03/22/26

Michigan State guard Trey Fort (9) shoots a free throw against Louisville during the second half of NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026. - Junfu Han, USA TODAY Sports

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Trey Fort provides another spark as Michigan State advances to Sweet 16: 'It's the best feeling in the world'

Jake Lyskawa03/22/26

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V-Cast: Michigan State has momentum going into Sweet 16 after strong win over Louisville

Paul Konyndyk03/22/26

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) celebrates 77-69 win over Louisville at the NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026. - Junfu Han, USA TODAY Sports

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'He's just getting better' - Jeremy Fears' record-setting performance leads Michigan State into Sweet 16

Jake Lyskawa03/22/26

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REACTION: Michigan State's Tom Izzo - 'This is tear-jerking for me'

Jim Comparoni03/22/26

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3&Out: Balanced scoring a big component of Michigan State win over Louisville

Paul Konyndyk03/21/26

Louisville Cardinals guard Kobe Rodgers (11) passes while defended by Michigan State Spartans forward Cam Ward (3) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. - Mark Konezny, USA TODAY Sports

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SWEET AGAIN! How Michigan State powered through Louisville, 77-69

Jim Comparoni03/21/26

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denham Wojcik (10) dribbles against North Dakota State Bison guard Damari Wheeler-Thomas (1) during the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. (Mark Konezny-Imagn Images)

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Michigan State's Tom Izzo: 'I'd take another Denham Wojcik anytime I could get one'

Jason Killop03/21/26

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Michigan State outlasts Colorado State, eyes Oklahoma in Second Round

Jim Comparoni03/21/26