Joshua Langford
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

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, Tyger Campbell, center, and Oregon State's Gianni Hunt battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Michigan St, Izzo in new spot as First Four participants

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 17, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Virginia forward Sam Hauser (10) along with teammate guard Trey Murphy III (25) fight for a rebound with Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at USC Trojans 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:10 AM EST

Duke guard DJ Steward (2) celebrates a basket with teammate Duke guard Jordan Goldwire, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke defeated Louisville 70-56. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Rice Owls at UAB Blazers 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to team members during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State beats No. 2 Michigan 70-64, boosts NCAA hopes

By Larry Lage Mar. 07, 2021 06:59 PM EST

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, and Joey Hauser (20) and Indiana's Khristian Lander (4), Jerome Hunter, right rear, and Trey Galloway, center (obscured) vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State boosts NCAA hopes with 64-58 win over Indiana

By Larry Lage Mar. 02, 2021 10:33 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Izzo's Spartans trying for late push to improve NCAA chances

By Aaron Beard Feb. 28, 2021 05:19 PM EST

Maryland forward Galin Smith, center, is fouled while going up for a shot against Michigan State forward Gabe Brown, right, and forward Joey Hauser during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 73-55. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Maryland handles Michigan State 73-55 in bubble-team matchup

Feb. 28, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Illinois guard Andre Curbelo (5) passes to forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chances

By Larry Lage Feb. 23, 2021 10:53 PM EST

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) shoots on Iowa center Luka Garza (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Wieskamp-led No. 15 Iowa routs Michigan State 88-58

By Larry Lage Feb. 13, 2021 04:56 PM EST

Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) drives on Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson (4) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State ends 4-game skid with 66-56 win over Nebraska

By Larry Lage Feb. 06, 2021 09:04 PM EST

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, right, shoots over Michigan State's Julius Marble during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Liddell leads No. 13 Ohio St over skidding Michigan St 79-62

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 31, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) reacts to his team's defeat of Indiana in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
The Latest: Stanford's athletic teams set for campus return

By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Henry scores 20, No. 23 Michigan State beats No. 15 Rutgers

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2021 11:30 PM EST

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) makes a jump shot over Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson (4) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Henry scores 27 points, No. 17 Michigan State beats Nebraska

By Eric Olson Jan. 02, 2021 10:33 PM EST

Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) is fouled by Minnesota's Sam Freeman (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 81-56. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 21 Minnesota beats bad-shooting No. 17 Mich. St. 81-56

By Dave Campbell Dec. 28, 2020 10:28 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes talks to his team during a timeout during an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Tech, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Randy Sartin/USA TODAY Sports via AP, Pool)
Teams led by experienced players have edge amid pandemic

By Aaron Beard Dec. 22, 2020 11:48 AM EST

Northwestern forward Pete Nance, left, rebounds the ball against forward Robbie Beran, center, and Michigan State forward Aaron Henry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buie, Northwestern beat No. 4 Michigan State 79-65

By Jay Cohen Dec. 20, 2020 09:16 PM EST

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr., top, shoots against Northwestern guard Ty Berry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ball State Cardinals at Western Michigan Broncos 12/22/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 08:00 PM EST

Michigan State's Aaron Henry, right, drives against Oakland's Micah Parrish (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 4 Michigan State stays unbeaten, tops Oakland 109-91

By Noah Trister Dec. 13, 2020 02:15 PM EST