Tom Izzo, Illinois and Michigan

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo: Illinois Is the Best Team in the Big Ten
To be fair to Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, there aren't as many Alan Andersons and Shannon Browns across college basketball as there once were. So when Izzo butchered the names of Kasparas Jakucionis,
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.
As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern, Tom Izzo unsure of Big Ten race
As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern atop the Big Ten, Tom Izzo is unsure of what to expect in the unpredictable conference race.
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.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had high praise for the Spartans' next opponent, the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Win over Illinois a big boost to Michigan State basketball’s Big Ten title hopes
The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.
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 sees Michigan State basketball getting tougher, but so does the schedule
Tom Izzo sees No. 12 Michigan State basketball getting tougher after beating No. 20 Illinois on Sunday, but also knows so will the Spartans' schedule.
Michigan State edges Illinois at home: Tom Izzo gives his assessment of Spartans' 11th win in a row
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo breaks down how the Spartans topped Illinois by two at home in a top-25 matchup on Sunday.
Michigan State tops Illinois to remain unbeaten in the Big Ten
The Spartans' 7-0 start in Big Ten play is their best since the 2018-19 season when they last played in the Final Four.
Michigan State edges Illinois for 11th straight win
Tom Izzo called Illinois the best team in the Big Ten. There was evidence to support that claim on Sunday but his Spartans made a case as well in a back-and-forth, top-25 matchup at the Breslin Center.
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Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings following MSU's win over Illinois
While MSU’s win over Illinois was huge, Purdue’s win over Oregon was even more impressive, as the Boilermakers took down the ...
Spartans' Izzo Ready For Unfamiliar Big Ten Matchup
The No. 16 Michigan State Spartans (12-2) jumped up two spots in the Associated Press Top 25 after an impressive road victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes (9 ...
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MSU stays unbeaten in Big Ten play; Izzo isn’t impressed with team’s performance
Michigan State improves to 6-0 in Big Ten play tonight as the Spartans defeat Penn State at the Breslin Center, 90-85.