Tom Izzo, Illinois and Michigan State

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo calls Illinois the ‘best team’ in Big Ten
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo thinks Illinois is one of the best teams in the country, and the best in the Big Ten. That statement takes on new meaning, considering the Spartans defeated Illinois on Sunday.
Tom Izzo turns 70 with passion fueling run for new record
After Michigan State’s hounding defense forced another shot clock violation in the first half, Tom Izzo delivered a trademark fist pump in front of the bench. Following a turnover by the Spartans in the second half,
Michigan State's Tom Izzo Compares Illinois Basketball to 'Celtics or Lakers'
Izzo is taking the threat of the Illini seriously as he prepares his Spartans for Sunday's matchup in East Lansing
Michigan State basketball pulls off first in Tom Izzo's 30-year tenure
After the Michigan State basketball team won their 13th straight game, it marks a first for Tom Izzo in his 30 years with the program.
Watch Tom Izzo recaps MSU Basketball's 'crazy' win over Illinois
Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.
WATCH: Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Speaks After Win Over Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State got the test that many were waiting for when it hosted No. 19 Illinois on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans passed the
Big Ten record 'sitting right there' for Tom Izzo as Michigan State basketball heads west
Tom Izzo needs two wins to become the winningest coach in Big Ten conference games, and the Michigan State basketball coach can do it in Los Angeles.
Michigan State’s thrilling win over Illinois has Tom Izzo feeling nostalgic
As long as Tom Izzo is the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, they’re not a team that should be overlooked.
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What Tom Izzo said after Michigan State's win over Illinois
Tom Izzo managed to beat his old friend Brad Underwood on Sunday as Michigan State basketball held on to beat Illinois at ...
'Rebounding U': Tested against Illinois, Izzo wants more on the boards from Spartans
I was really disappointed in that whole area, because this is Rebounding U, right?” Izzo said Sunday. “I mean, Linebacker U ...
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Tom Izzo sees Michigan State basketball getting tougher, but so does the schedule
EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo was asked, a little more than two ... midway through the second half and withstood every punch No. 20 Illinois delivered. When things got tight late, Izzo’s veterans ...
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Michigan State basketball is connected better than it has been in years; proof is on court
No, not that Ben Johnson. This was the other Ben Johnson, the coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and he was talking about what it was like to stand on the court against Michigan State basketball ...
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about rebounding in win over Illinois.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about rebounding in win over Illinois.
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Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball team trips up Minnesota Golden Gophers 73-51 for 13th straight win
EAST LANSING — Tre Holloman scored all 12 of his points in the first half, Jaden Akins had 10 of his 12 after halftime and No ...
Michigan State basketball at USC tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction
A look at MSU's men's basketball game at USC on Saturday – including matchup analysis, how to watch and stream, the betting ...