Michigan State Spartans
Northwestern's Ryan Young, right, and coach Chris Collins celebrate following an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Northwestern won 64-62. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northwestern holds on to beat No. 10 Michigan St 64-62

By Larry Lage Jan. 15, 2022 02:33 PM EST

Michigan State's Joey Hauser, right, puts up the game-winning shot against Minnesota's Payton Willis (0) late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 71-69. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 10 Michigan State beats Minnesota 71-69 on Hauser's shot

By Larry Lage Jan. 12, 2022 09:23 PM EST

Michigan coach Juwan Howard taps his son, guard Jace Howard, on the shoulder during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Michigan St-Michigan hoops game postponed due to protocols

Jan. 08, 2022 09:44 AM EST

Nebraska guard Kobe Webster makes a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 10 Michigan State tops Nebraska 79-67 for 8th win in row

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) battles Michigan State's Tyson Walker (2) for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
No. 10 Michigan State rallies to beat Northwestern 73-67

By John Jackson Jan. 02, 2022 04:45 PM EST

Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) puts up a lay-up against High Point during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Brown scores 24 as No. 10 Michigan State beats High Point

Dec. 29, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Michigan State's Gabe Brown shoots against High Point during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
High Point Panthers at Michigan State Spartans 12/29/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 04:12 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) dunks over Alcorn State guard Paul King in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan State up to No. 10

By John Marshall Dec. 27, 2021 12:12 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Arizona drops to No. 9 in AP Top 25 after loss; Michigan State up to No. 10; Baylor, Duke, Purdue stay 1-3

Dec. 27, 2021 12:08 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Arizona drops to No. 9 in AP Top 25 after loss; Michigan State up to No. 10; Baylor, Duke, Purdue stay 1-3. ...

Oakland head coach Greg Kampe yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State , Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 11 Michigan St tops Oakland 90-78 for 5th straight win

By Larry Lage Dec. 21, 2021 09:41 PM EST

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 19 Michigan State beats Penn State 80-64

By Bob Tripi Dec. 11, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Minnesota forward Eric Curry, left, shoots over Michigan State guard Marcus Bingham Jr. during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
No. 19 Mich. St. outlasts Minnesota 75-67 in Big 10 opener

By Dave Campbell Dec. 08, 2021 11:20 PM EST

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