Tom Izzo, Michigan State and Illinois

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.
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 home. It was a tough, grind-it-out win over Illinois as the Spartans struggled to hit shots, but they did outperform Illinois at the free throw line and that was ultimately the difference.
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.
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,
UCLA men welcome conference matchup with Tom Izzo, Michigan State
On Tuesday, there will be no meet and greet when UCLA (16-6 overall, 7-4 Big Ten) hosts No. 9 Michigan State (18-3, 9-1) in Pauley Pavilion at 7 p.m. Both programs are fighting for high seeds in the NCAA Tournament.
'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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Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini have been rolling as winners of six of their last seven games. They have also caught the attention of Tom Izzo, the head coach of their next opponent ...
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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.
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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Spartans' Izzo on Facing Illinois and International Stars
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0) are getting set to take on the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini ... before Thanksgiving, and Coach Tom Izzo knows that it will be a challenge.
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Tom Izzo's impact at Michigan State goes far beyond the basketball court
EAST LANSING – Tom Izzo’s first road trip of the week didn’t take him ... Robyn Fralick's No. 22 MSU women's basketball ...
Tom Izzo vehemently defends Mick Cronin calling out UCLA basketball before winning streak
After an upset win over Michigan State, Tom Izzo defended UCLA basketball head coach Mick Cronin for his coaching style.
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Tom Izzo turns 70 with passion fueling run for new record
The Spartans (18-2, 9-0 Big Ten) are riding a 13-game winning streak, their longest in six years, and just became Izzo’s first squad to go unbeaten in both December and January. Even Izzo, whose team ...