Michigan State Spartans
Toledo's Ryan Rollins, center, goes to the basket against Michigan State's Joey Hauser, left, and Max Christie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 22 Michigan State builds big lead, tops Toledo 81-68

By Dana Gauruder Dec. 04, 2021 07:21 PM EST

Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr., right, pulls down a rebound next to Louisville's Roosevelt Wheeler (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Malik Hall helps No. 22 Michigan State beat Louisville 73-64

By Larry Lage Dec. 01, 2021 09:44 PM EST

Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore, back, guard Johnny Davis, middle, and forward Tyler Wahl celebrate after defeating St. Mary's 61-55 during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NCAA champ Baylor among teams thriving with retooled rosters

By Aaron Beard Nov. 28, 2021 03:20 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Baylor guard James Akinjo (11), the tournament's MVP, celebrates with teammates after defeating Michigan State in an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 6 Baylor beats Michigan State 75-58 for Atlantis title

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2021 01:07 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Connecticut guard Tyrese Martin (4) goes to the basket as Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) defends during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Brown, Spartans pull away late to beat No. 22 UConn 64-60

By Aaron Beard Nov. 25, 2021 02:33 PM EST

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State gives Mel Tucker a $95 million, 10-year deal

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2021 09:45 PM EST

In a photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Loyola-Chicago guard Tate Hall (24) drives past Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Bingham's dunk gets Spartans past Ramblers 63-61 at Atlantis

Nov. 24, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Eastern Michigan's Yusuf Jihad, center, looks to shoot against Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr., right, and Gabe Brown (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Bingham double-double helps Michigan State top EMU

Nov. 20, 2021 08:06 PM EST

Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr., center, and Eastern Michigan's Derek Ballard, right, and Colin Golson vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Michigan State Spartans 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 06:10 PM EST

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) breaks aways from Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Michigan State defeated Butler 73-52. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Brown, Christie lead Michigan State past Butler 73-52

Nov. 17, 2021 09:50 PM EST

Brown, Hauser help Michigan St. beat Western Michigan 90-46

Nov. 12, 2021 09:30 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gabe Brown scored 17 points, Joey Hauser had 12 points and 12 rebounds and Michigan State rebounded from a loss in its opener by...

Western Michigan's B. Artis White, right, drives against Michigan State's Tyson Walker during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan State Spartans 11/12/2021

Nov. 12, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) drives past Kansas' Dajuan Harris (3) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Agbaji's career night helps No. 3 Kansas top Michigan State

By Doug Feinberg Nov. 09, 2021 09:21 PM EST

Emporia State's Marquis McCray, right, tries to steal the ball from Kansas' Mitch Lightfoot (44) during the second half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New-looked Jayhawks ready for Michigan State in New York

By Dave Skretta Nov. 08, 2021 02:32 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) drives upcourt ahead of Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Iowa City, Iowa. The Spartans will lean on Hauser to be a consistent leader after an up-and-down season left him with a 9.7 scoring average last year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Coach Izzo says he's ticked off Michigan State is unranked

By Larry Lage Oct. 20, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

Indiana's Rob Phinisee speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big Ten putting priority on mental health after tough season

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Ypsilanti Lincoln's Emoni Bates shoots against River Rouge during the Tip Off Classic high school basketball game in Ypsilanti, Mich. Bates has committed to Memphis, adding another five-star recruit to coach Penny Hardaway's roster. Bates announced his decision Wednesday, Aug. 25, on Instagram after narrowing his choices to Michigan State, Oregon and the NBA's G League. The Michigan native committed to Tom Izzo and the Spartans last year before changing his mind in April. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP)
Hardaway: NIL rules help him recruit top class at Memphis

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 31, 2021 06:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Ypsilanti Lincoln's Emoni Bates shoots against River Rouge during the Tip Off Classic high school basketball game in Ypsilanti, Mich. Bates has committed to Memphis, adding another five-star recruit to coach Penny Hardaway's roster. Bates announced his decision Wednesday, Aug. 25, on Instagram after narrowing his choices to Michigan State, Oregon and the NBA's G League. The Michigan native committed to Tom Izzo and the Spartans last year before changing his mind in April. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP)
Memphis adds 5-star guard Emoni Bates to loaded roster

Aug. 25, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

This photo provided by Detroit Police Department shows Keith Appling. Appling, a former Michigan State University basketball star has been ordered to remain in jail during his first court appearance on murder and other charges in Detroit. He is accused, Thursday, June 10, 2021, of killing 66-year-old Clyde Edmonds during a dispute over a gun. (Detroit Police Department via AP)
Former Michigan State star to remain in jail in murder case

Jun. 11, 2021 07:28 AM EDT

Former Michigan State basketball star charged with murder

Jun. 07, 2021 05:59 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — A former captain of the Michigan State University basketball team was charged with murder Monday in the fatal shooting of a man in Detroit,...