Kyle Ahrens
Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr., left, shoots against Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 16 Mich St tops No. 19 Ohio St 80-69, shares B10 title

By Larry Lage Mar. 08, 2020 08:12 PM EDT

Nebraska's Haanif Cheatham (22) drives to the basket around Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Michigan State shakes off sloppy play to beat Nebraska 86-65

By Eric Olson Feb. 20, 2020 10:41 PM EST

Michigan State forward Julius Marble (34) and forward Thomas Kithier, right, react after a 3-point basket by forward Gabe Brown (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 14 Michigan St tops Northwestern 79-50, moves into 1st

By Larry Lage Jan. 29, 2020 08:53 PM EST

Michigan State's Cassis Winston, left, is pressured by Minnesota's Marcus Carr during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Winston leads No. 8 Michigan St to 74-58 win over Minnesota

By Larry Lage Jan. 09, 2020 11:24 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

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)
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Michigan State Spartans 11/18/2019

Nov. 18, 2019 07:31 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

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, Xavier Tillman and Cassius Winston, from left, pose for a photo during the NCAA college basketball team's media day Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (Nick King/Lansing State Journal via AP)
Langford out again with foot problem for No. 1 Michigan St

By Noah Trister Oct. 22, 2019 01:08 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

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'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

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo holds up the NCAA men's East Regional Championship trophy after defeating Duke in a college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. Michigan State won 68-67. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Michigan State's Tom Izzo may have done best job of career

By Larry Lage Apr. 05, 2019 03:09 AM EDT

Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid, left, guard Cassius Winston, forward Aaron Henry, forward Xavier Tillman and forward Kenny Goins walk to an NCAA men's college basketball individual news conferences in Washington, Saturday, March 30, 2019. Michigan State plays Duke in the East Regional final game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Michigan State's Winston has chance to join Magic and Mateen

By Larry Lage Apr. 03, 2019 06:31 PM EDT

Michigan State's Cassius Winston speaks during a news conference in Des Moines, Iowa, Friday, March 22, 2019, ahead of their second round men's college basketball game against Minnesota in the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Big Ten battle: Gophers' Pitino has no gripe facing Spartans

By Eric Olson Mar. 22, 2019 06:30 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in a March 16, 2019, file photo, Michigan State's Matt McQuaid (20) reacts after shooting a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, in Chicago. At right, in a Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, Michigan State forward Kenny Goins shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in East Lansing, Mich. Big Ten champion Michigan State is seeded second in the NCAA Tournament in part because seniors Matt McQuaid and Kenny Goins have gone from being role players to standouts.(AP Photo/File)
Michigan State seniors Goins, McQuaid emerge as standouts

By Larry Lage Mar. 18, 2019 07:57 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the second half against Florida State in the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Williamson, Duke get top seed in East Region

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 17, 2019 07:18 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Michigan in the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
McQuaid, Winston lead Michigan State over Michigan 65-60

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 17, 2019 06:27 PM EDT

Medical personnel checks on Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Michigan in the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Michigan St's Ahrens hurts ankle, extent of injury uncertain

Mar. 17, 2019 04:29 PM EDT