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Michigan State’s Tom Izzo Reveals State of College Athletics Nearly Pushed Him to Take NBA Coaching Job

Izzo revealed that he was heavily pursued for the head coaching opening with the Phoenix Suns.

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The 25 Best Men’s College Basketball Coaches of the Past 25 Years

Sports Illustrated looks back at the past 25 seasons from 2000 to ’25 in men’s college basketball, ranking the top 25 coaches of the quarter century.

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Tom Izzo Shoots Down Retirement Talk: ‘What the Hell Am I Going to Do?’

Tom Izzo says he plans to keep coaching the Spartans for as long as his energy allows.

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East Regional Is the Capital of Men’s March Madness With All Heavy Hitters

Four powerhouse programs, four marquee coaches and a Sweet 16 bracket that feels more like a Final Four descend on D.C.

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Ranking All Eight Men’s March Madness Sweet 16 Games

From sleeper showdowns to Final Four previews, here’s how every Sweet 16 game stacks up.

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Dan Hurley Still Coaching UConn, Not Lakers, in Part Thanks to Tom Izzo’s Friendly Advice

Hurley apparently leaned on Michigan State’s Tom Izzo for some career advice.

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Why Tom Izzo Believes Its Important That He Keeps Coaching in NIL Era After Many of His Peers Have Left

The Michigan State coach was forthright on his enthusiasm for coaching as the Spartans punched their ticket to the Sweet 16.

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March Madness: Four Teams With the Clearest Path to the Men’s Final Four

Plus, here are the lower seeds in each region that could make a run in the NCAA tournament.

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Jeremy Fears Jr. Assessed Technical Foul After Kick to Michigan Player’s Groin

Fears received another technical foul for a kick to the groin of Michigan's Elliott Cadeau during Sunday's game.

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Purdue's Matt Painter Has Classy Praise for Ohio State Star Who Avoided Transfer Portal Allure

The Boilermakers coach has game-planned against Bruce Thornton for four years. He respects more than just the Buckeyes star's skills on the court.

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Tom Izzo Gives Classic Response to Mick Cronin Sending His Player to the Locker Room

The longtime Spartans coach is never shy about giving a good sound bite.

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Eight Best Men’s College Basketball Games to Watch This Weekend

With conference play heating up and teams jockeying for spots on the bubble, here’s where you should focus your attention.

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Tom Izzo Speaks Out After Jeremy Fears Kicks Minnesota Player in Groin

The Michigan State coach addressed his breakout star’s recent actions.

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Tom Izzo Respectfully Confirms He Still Hates Michigan With Monster Matchup Looming

Legendary Spartans coach is willing to say it.

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UConn's Dan Hurley Makes Stance Clear on College Basketball's Eligibility Mess

The two-time national championship head coach does not like how things are trending after G Leaguer Charles Bediako was granted additional college eligibility.

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Florida's Todd Golden Takes Aim at Charles Bediako Legal Ruling, Promises Win Over Alabama

Bediako, who signed a two-way contract with the Spurs in 2023, on Jan. 21 was granted a temporary restraining order to return to Alabama.

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Tom Izzo Really Wants One of His Players to Play His 99-Year-Old Mother in Hoops

A mic'd up Izzo told the Spartans' Kur Teng that he can't guard his mother, who is nearly 100 years old.

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Ranking the Top 10 College Hoops Freshmen: Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa Battle for Top Spot

Both forwards are averaging 23 points per game and pushing for the No. 1 seed in the 2026 NBA draft.

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Ex-Michigan State Star Paul Davis Apologizes After Strange Ejection From USC Game

The ex-Spartan was the talk of college basketball Monday.

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Tom Izzo Supports Ref Who Ejected Former MSU Star From Courtside Seat in Strange Scene

Izzo explained what happened in the bizarre incident during MSU's game against USC.

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Tom Izzo Tells Former Player to Get Out After Referee Stops Game to Eject Him

Tom Izzo told Paul Davis to get out of the Breslin Center after a referee had to stop the game because of him.

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The NCAA’s Latest Eligibility Ruling Could Upend the NBA Draft

Allowing a former NBA draft pick to return to college has created new tension between player freedom and league control.

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Baylor University Coach Defends Signing NBA Draft Pick James Nnaji — Says They Did It to 'Adapt'

Baylor coach Scott Drew defended their decision to recruit 2023 NBA draft pick James Nnaji amid criticism from fellow college coaches and analysts.

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Baylor Coach Explains Controversial Choice to Sign Former NBA Draft Pick James Nnaji

James Nnaji was a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA draft, and is now joining Baylor.

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Tom Izzo Rips NCAA Over Former NBA Draft Pick Committing to Baylor

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo spoke out against the NCAA after former NBA draft pick James Nnaji’s commitment to Baylor

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