Jim Comparoni

Jim Comparoni

Jim Comparoni, publisher of SpartanMag since 1997, has covered Michigan State football, basketball and recruiting since 1988, and became a leading analyst of Michigan State sports as editor of SPARTAN Magazine in 1993. He has covered 75 NCAA Tournament basketball games, eight Final Fours and 21 bowl games.

Frankie Fidler, Michigan State

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Michigan State inching closer to portal commitment from 6-foot-7 wing Frankie Fidler?

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Jonathan Smith, Michigan State, photo by Donte Smith

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Michigan State HC Jonathan Smith seemingly unbothered by portal departures, eyes portal additions

Jim Comparoni•04/22/24

Derrick Harmon, Aidan Chiles, Michigan State

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Rehash&Analysis: Aidan Chiles solid as offense wins Michigan State spring scrimmage, 31-24

Jim Comparoni•04/20/24

Quindarius Dunnigan, Michigan State

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Michigan State Spring Scrimmage Viewing Guide & Depth Chart Projections: Defense

Jim Comparoni•04/20/24

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Michigan State Spring Scrimmage Viewing Guide & Depth Chart Projections: Offense

Jim Comparoni•04/20/24

Frankie Fidler, Nebraska Omaha

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The latest on Michigan State's basketball targets in the transfer portal, including Frankie Fidler

Jim Comparoni•04/17/24

Jon-smith-practice-1

SpartanMag Football

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith reveals format for Saturday's Spring Showcase scrimmage

Jim Comparoni•04/16/24

Nick Marsh, Michigan State

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Freshman Nick Marsh showing promise as Michigan State WR room hits rebuilding mode

Jim Comparoni•04/15/24

Aidan Chiles, Michigan State

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Michigan State’s new offense looks to combine Shanahan elements with Aidan Chiles’ talents

Jim Comparoni•04/15/24

Jonathan Smith, Michigan State

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Next order of business for Michigan State and Jonathan Smith: physicality and scrimmaging

Jim Comparoni•04/05/24

Mady Sissoko, Michigan State

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ANALYSIS: Weighing Mady Sissoko's departure into the portal, and what's next for Michigan State

Jim Comparoni•04/04/24

Mady Sissoko, Michigan State

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Michigan State senior center Mady Sissoko enters transfer portal

Jim Comparoni•04/04/24

Jonathan Smith, Michigan State

SpartanMag Football

Spring Football 3-2-1: The latest from Michigan State, Jonathan Smith and Spartan coaches

Jim Comparoni•04/03/24

Adam Nightingale, Michigan State

SpartanMag Hockey

3&OUT: Claims of responsibility, and keeping things real after Michigan State's hockey season ends in heartbreak

Jim Comparoni•04/01/24

Trey Augustine, Michigan State

SpartanMag Hockey

Michigan State's dream hockey season ends with bitter loss to Michigan in Regional Final

Jim Comparoni•03/31/24

Xavier Booker, Michigan State

SpartanMag Basketball

What's next for Michigan State basketball? Who's coming back? More portal activity?

Jim Comparoni•03/24/24

Tom Izzo. Michigan State

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DotComp: Michigan State's Tom Izzo says 'We underachieved, and that falls on me'; Too harsh?

Jim Comparoni•03/24/24

North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) shoots against Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center - Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports

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REHASH & ANALYSIS: Michigan State falls to North Carolina, 85-69, in Second Round of NCAA Tournament

Jim Comparoni•03/23/24

Tyson Walker and AJ Hoggard, Michigan State

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DotComp: It was just one game, but it was so Spartan; Heels be warned

Jim Comparoni•03/22/24

Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (13) is defended by Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center - Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports

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REHASH & ANALYSIS: Michigan State earns 69-51 win over Mississippi State in first round of NCAA Tourney

Jim Comparoni•03/21/24

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V-Cast: The last word prior to tip-off of Michigan State vs Mississippi Statte

Jim Comparoni•03/20/24

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during practice at Spectrum Center - Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports

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Pre-Tip Read: Breaking down Michigan State's matchups with Mississippi State

Jim Comparoni•03/20/24

Dillon Tatum, Michigan State

SpartanMag Football

Michigan State's Dillon Tatum moves to safety, eager to tackle Joe Rossi's new scheme

Jim Comparoni•03/19/24

Cole Dellinger, Michigan State

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Young o-linemen, including Cole Dellinger, among Michigan State's weight gainers during winter conditioning

Jim Comparoni•03/18/24

Tom Izzo Michigan State

Michigan State's Tom Izzo relieved after 'one of the most anxious days of my career'

Jim Comparoni•03/17/24