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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) makes a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Winston sets record, No. 15 Spartans top Wisconsin 67-55

By Larry Lage Jan. 17, 2020 10:19 PM EST

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, front, drives against Illinois' Da'Monte Williams (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 14 Michigan St. tops Illinois 76-56, stays atop Big Ten

By Larry Lage Jan. 02, 2020 10:25 PM EST

Michigan State's Jack Hoiberg, left, and Western Michigan's Chase Barrs vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Loyer scores 16 points, Michigan State rolls without Winston

Matt Schoch Dec. 29, 2019 10:22 PM EST

Eastern Michigan's Ty Groce, front left, goes to the basket against Michigan State's Xavier Tillman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Winston helps No. 15 Michigan State rout E Michigan 101-48

By Larry Lage Dec. 21, 2019 09:33 PM EST

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (11) and forward Gabe Brown (44) celebrate at the end of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oakland, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Tillman, Henry lead No. 16 Michigan State past Oakland 72-49

By Dave Hogg Dec. 14, 2019 02:15 PM EST

Rutgers' Jacob Young, right, drives against Michigan State's Thomas Kithier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Winston scores 23 points, No. 11 Michigan State tops Rutgers

By Larry Lage Dec. 08, 2019 09:34 PM EST

Duke's Vernon Carey Jr., right, and Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, center, and Marcus Bingham Jr., left, vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 10 Duke dominates No. 11 Michigan State, 87-75

By Larry Lage Dec. 04, 2019 12:01 AM EST

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) dribbles through the Virginia Tech defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Virginia Tech knocks off No. 3 Michigan State 71-66 in Maui

By John Marshall Nov. 25, 2019 07:19 PM EST

Michigan State guard Kyle Ahrens (0) looks to pass as Charleston Southern guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. (24) reaches in during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Winston speaks after Michigan State tops Charleston Southern

By Larry Lage Nov. 18, 2019 08:43 PM EST

Michigan State guard Foster Loyer, right, passes around Seton Hall guard Anthony Nelson,left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State Spartans at Seton Hall Pirates 11/14/2019

Nov. 14, 2019 09:44 PM EST

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, passes the ball as Binghamton's Yarden Willis defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 100-47. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Winston plays after brother's death, Spartans win easily

By Noah Trister Nov. 10, 2019 09:12 PM EST

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) drives against Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament in Minneapolis. Michigan State senior guard Cassius Winston, Marquette guard Markus Howard, Louisville junior forward Jordan Nwora, Seton Hall senior guard Myles Powell and Memphis freshman James Wiseman headline The (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
No. 1 Michigan State will find out soon how it stacks up

By Larry Lage Oct. 23, 2019 05:08 PM EDT

Kentucky head coach John Calipari speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Michigan State opens at No. 1 in AP Top 25 preseason poll

By Aaron Beard Oct. 21, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo listens to a question at a press conference during the Big Ten conference NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Rosemont, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Izzo welcomes expectations for 1 of top Michigan State teams

By Larry Lage Oct. 15, 2019 07:23 PM EDT

Virginia players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Federal probe, Virginia's reign top 2019-20 storylines

By Aaron Beard Apr. 09, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, right, takes a shot over Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images via AP, Pool)
Izzo should have much of Michigan State Final 4 team back

By Larry Lage Apr. 07, 2019 04:44 PM EDT

Michigan State fans react at the end of a semifinal round game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan St endures more Final Four heartbreak vs Texas Tech

By Dave Skretta Apr. 06, 2019 11:28 PM EDT

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard celebrates at the end of a semifinal round game against Michigan State in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA Latest: Get ready for a defensive-minded title game

Apr. 06, 2019 05:32 PM EDT

The Connecticut band performs during the first half of the team's Final Four semifinal against Notre Dame in the NCAA women’s college basketball Friday, April 5, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Final Four - Game 2 (win) at Final Four - Game 1 (win) 4/7/2019

Apr. 05, 2019 09:56 PM EDT

Michigan State's Joshua Langford shoots during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Injured stars making mark at Final Four for MSU, Auburn

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 05, 2019 03:24 AM EDT