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.

What was on Tom Izzo's shoes during Michigan State basketball's win over Minnesota on Tuesday night? Messages and perspective from cancer patients.

Michigan State continues to get it done without a true star while showcasing a lineup that regularly goes 10 deep. The Spartans are the lone team in the AP Top 25 with only one player averaging double figures in scoring (Jaden Akins at 13.6) and that’s obviously difficult for opponents to scout and defend.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of a Big Ten men’s basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Spartans won, 81-74. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The Spartans weren't perfect, but they rolled to a blowout win over Minnesota to match the best start to a season since 2018-19.

A travel delay taught Tom Izzo more about his Spartans than their 12-game winning streak. Here's how they plan to keep it going.

Tom Izzo's impact is felt beyond the basketball court and throughout Michigan State's athletic department and community.

No. 7 Michigan State basketball's depth and the development of Jase Richardson and Coen Carr helped extend its win streak to 12, with Minnesota next.

No. 7 Michigan State's 73-51 over Minnesota on Tuesday was never really in doubt, as the Spartans never trailed. In fact, the closest the

Tom Izzo and No. 8 Michigan State basketball has two demons to try and conquer Saturday — a talented Rutgers squad and the Madison Square Garden aura.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - No. 7 Michigan State men’s basketball dominated Minnesota 73-51 on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center. MSU improved to 9-0 in conference play and stretched the win streak to 13 games.

Izzo is taking the threat of the Illini seriously as he prepares his Spartans for Sunday's matchup in East Lansing