Tom Izzo Lands His Big Man: Charlotte transfer Anton Bonke is now a Michigan State Spartan | Spartans Illustrated The Michigan State men's basketball program earned a commitment from Bonke, a 7-foot-2 center transfer from Charlotte. Read more.

The Michigan State men's basketball program has earned a commitment from Anton Bonke, a 7-foot-2 center transfer from Charlotte.

Read more about the big man here:

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From Bison to Spartan: How a father's influence shaped Trent Fraley's path to Michigan State | Spartans Illustrated Michigan State center transfer Trent Fraley speaks on his upbringing in football, his journey through the FCS and why he transferred to MSU for his final...

What do you get when you play at a FCS title winning program and were raised by a father who played in the NFL and currently coaches for the Detroit Lions?
“As soon as I started playing, I think it was pretty set to just be a lineman from then on,” Trent Faley on his journey to Michigan State.
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SHEEHAN: Michigan State basketball's offseason isn’t complicated – but it is critical | Spartans Illustrated The Spartans’ path forward is clear if they treat next season like a real championship window

If the Spartans are serious about maximizing what could be a special run, the path is not mysterious – retain Fears, go get a real center, and build the roster like a team that knows its window is open right now.
More below from contributor Matt Sheehan
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Tom Izzo is already planning for his next NCAA Tournament run with Michigan State | Spartans Illustrated Just minutes after falling to UConn in the Sweet 16, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo outlined his plans for next season and beyond.

Just minutes after falling to UConn in the Sweet 16, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo outlined his plans for next season and beyond. He made it clear that it is full steam ahead for the foreseeable future.

Check out his full comments here:
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Michigan State's Jeremy Fears and Coen Carr frustrated with first half, say MSU 'can't flip a switch' after getting down like that | Spartans Illustrated Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. and Coen Carr address media following the loss to UConn in the Sweet 16.

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears and Coen Carr were frustrated with the hole MSU dug itself into in the first half but had high praise for the departing seniors.

"They lead by example," Carr said of Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler after.

Full remarks:

Spartans-Badgers today at 4:30 on ESPN2.

Spartans vs. Huskies.

Michigan State's path to a Final Four, by the numbers | Spartans Illustrated Dr. Green and White provides a deep dive into the numbers to identify the potential opportunities and pitfalls in the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament

What do the Spartans need to do to win the East Region? Dr. Green and White broke down the four factors and tempo-adjusted efficiencies for each team in order to identify the potential paths and pitfalls on the road to the Final Four.
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MSU faces UConn today in Worcester.

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Michigan State Hockey finally has a (probable) favorable path to the Frozen Four | Spartans Illustrated A No. 1 seed in Worcester, MSU opens with UConn on Thursday

MSU hockey will play UConn Thursday afternoon in round 1 of the NCAA hockey tournament

I have a small team capsule on each team of the Worcester region exclusively at @spartansillust.bsky.social

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However, the aircraft’s first flight was actually Dec. 17, 1999. A day after, MSU defeated Oakland 86-51 in East Lansing.

Today’s flight is on an A320ceo delivered to British Midland Airways Dec. 1, 2000.

The next day, MSU defeated Illinois-Chicago 97-53 to extends its nation’s best active win streak to 16 games dating back to the 2000 national title run.

Michigan State Men’s Basketball is on its way to the DMV via Dulles for the Sweet 16. Spartans are flying a charter via GlobalX.

SHEEHAN: Michigan State didn’t surprise anyone who’s been paying attention | Spartans Illustrated MSU showed it's identity the first weekend, and now UConn will test how real it is

MSU showed it's identity the first weekend, and now UConn will test how real it is. More from contributor Matt Sheehan here:
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Denham Wojcik’s role comes into focus as Michigan State eyes another Final Four | Spartans Illustrated Playing through injury and thrust into bigger minutes, the veteran guard could be the key to easing Jeremy Fears’ burden against a relentless Connecticut...

Playing through injury and thrust into bigger minutes, Denham Wojcik could be the key to easing Jeremy Fears’ burden against a relentless Connecticut defense.
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No. 5 seed Michigan State loses to No. 4 seed Oklahoma in Norman, 77-71 | Spartans Illustrated The MSU women's basketball team had a valiant effort against OU, but fell short. Full recap here.

The No. 5 seed Michigan State women’s basketball team had a valiant effort against No. 4 seed Oklahoma in the Round of 32, but ultimately lost 77-71 on the Sooners’ home court in Norman.

The Spartans’ strong season is over.

Full recap:

Spartans earn the One Seed

Round Two

Michigan State downs Louisville, 77-69, to advance to the Sweet 16 | Spartans Illustrated The Spartans advance to Tom Izzo's 17th Sweet 16.

Michigan State veterans lead the Spartans to a 77-69 victory over Louisville as MSU advances to the Sweet 16.

Coen Carr's career-high rebounds gave him his first career double-double at MSU as he led MSU with 21 points.

Recap:

Michigan State advances to the Round of 32 with win over Colorado State | Spartans Illustrated The Spartans adapted, survived, and advanced

It didn’t come easy, but No. 5 seed Michigan State defeated No. 12 seed Colorado State in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

MSU adapted, survived and advanced to the Round of 32.

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Michigan State vs. Louisville: The matchups, the pressure points, and what decides it | Spartans Illustrated Where the Spartans have the edge – and where it can get dangerous

Michigan St vs. Louisville isn’t about who’s better for 40 minutes – it’s about who survives their worst five.

MSU has the edge on the glass, with Fears controlling tempo - but Louisville only needs a few minutes to flip everything.

Big Ten Championships.

Round Two.

Spartans take on the Rams tonight in Round One.

S2. Ep 24: Bison down, Cardinals up - ft. Conner George YouTube video by the We Got It! podcast

Michigan State is marching on! Join us for an instant recap with former Spartan @ConnerGeorge3. He breaks down the Spartans' performance, recalls what it is like preparing for the 2nd round, and reminisces on taking down Duke in 2019.

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Time for the big dance.

What are the odds of picking a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket? | Spartans Illustrated Many have tried, and failed, to solve this March Madness puzzle. But I believe that I have found the answer.

Have you every wondered about the odds that your office pool NCAA bracket is exactly correct?

Many have tried, and failed, to answer this question. But Dr. Green and White believes that he has found the answer, and he is showing his work.
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