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FILE - Then-Memphis forward Emoni Bates (1) takes a shot past Mississippi forward Robert Allen (21) and guard Matthew Murrell (11) during the first half of an an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Bates has officially transferred to Eastern Michigan. The school announced Tuesday, Aug., 23, 2022, that the 6-foot-9 guard will play for his hometown Eagles this season, nearly two months after Bates shared his plans on social media. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
College hoops player Emoni Bates charged with 2 felonies

Sep. 19, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker always on brand to promote

By Larry Lage Aug. 24, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Memphis forward Emoni Bates looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Boise State, on March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Bates has officially transferred to Eastern Michigan. The school announced Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, that the 6-foot-9 guard will play for his hometown Eagles this season, nearly two months after Bates shared his plans on social media. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
Emoni Bates officially transfers to Eastern Michigan

Aug. 23, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina forward John Henson (31) vies for a rebound with Michigan State center Adreian Payne (5) and forward Branden Dawson (22) during the first half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Nov. 11, 2011, in Coronado, Calif. They're going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)
Michigan State gives Tom Izzo new deal worth $6.2M per year

By Larry Lage Aug. 11, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina forward John Henson (31) vies for a rebound with Michigan State center Adreian Payne (5) and forward Branden Dawson (22) during the first half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Nov. 11, 2011, in Coronado, Calif. They're going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)
Michigan State-North Carolina in San Diego, California 11/11/2011

Jul. 13, 2022 08:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this image taken with a fisheye lens, Michigan State center Derrick Nix (25) grabs a rebound in front of North Carolina forward John Henson (31), right, during the first half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, in Coronado, Calif. They're going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Ahoy! Gonzaga, Michigan State to play on carrier deck

By Bernie Wilson Jul. 13, 2022 07:02 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo speaks during a news conference on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. Coming off a Final Four appearance, Villanova and new coach Kyle Neptune will face Tom Izzo’s Michigan State in one of the major attractions of the seventh Gavitt Tipoff Games. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Villanova-Michigan St highlight Gavitt Games in BEast-BTen

Jul. 01, 2022 12:26 PM EDT

Izzo adds former guard Thomas Kelley to Michigan State staff

Jun. 03, 2022 04:19 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo added former Spartans guard Thomas Kelley to his staff on Friday. Kelley is...

Villanova NCAA college basketball coach Kyle Neptune, left, greets retiring coach Jay Wright during a news conference in Villanova, Pa., Friday, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Coach retirements, NIL create new college basketball world

By Aaron Beard Apr. 26, 2022 12:09 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan State associate head coach Dwayne Stephens watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisiana-Monroe, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. In an announcement made Monday, April 4, 2022, Western Michigan has hired longtime Michigan State assistant coach Stephens to lead its basketball program. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Dwayne Stephens leaves Michigan St to lead Western Michigan

Apr. 04, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

Kansas' Mitch Lightfoot (44) battles Villanova's Eric Dixon for the rebound during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Kansas cruises to 81-65 win over Villanova in Final Four

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

The Villanova team poses after practice for the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 1, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Final Four sparks debate: What merits blueblood status?

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2022 03:01 AM EDT

Duke center Mark Williams speaks during a news conference on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. Michigan State will face Duke in a second round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Williams playing 'goalie' to protect rim in Duke's NCAA push

By Aaron Beard Mar. 23, 2022 01:38 PM EDT

Duke's Jeremy Roach (3) celebrate after a win over Michigan State in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Roach makes his move with a March surge for Blue Devils

By Aaron Beard Mar. 22, 2022 02:21 AM EDT

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) greets head coach Mike Krzyzewski after a win against Michigan State following a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
NCAAs: Coach K's farewell tour extended through next weekend

By Jim Litke Mar. 21, 2022 03:46 AM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski hugs Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo after Duke's win in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Coach K's last ride continues as Duke closes out Spartans

By Aaron Beard Mar. 20, 2022 08:12 PM EDT

Saint Peter's players celebrate after defeating Murray State in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Sweet 16 primer: All eyes on Peacocks after wild 1st weekend

By Eric Olson Mar. 20, 2022 08:08 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo shouts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin at the Big Ten Conference men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TIPPING OFF: Izzo, Coach K meet for last time, Sweet 16 spot

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2022 02:59 AM EDT

Notre Dame guard Cormac Ryan (5) shoots a free throw against Alabama during the second half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. Notre Dame won 78-64. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Fighting Irish look to keep NCAA mojo going vs Red Raiders

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 19, 2022 09:00 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT