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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard, left, shakes hands with Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo after the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 2 Michigan clinches Big Ten, beats Michigan State 69-50

By Noah Trister 5 hrs ago

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

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann continues to argue after being whistled for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Michigan St beats No. 4 Ohio St 71-67, improves NCAA resume

By Larry Lage Feb. 26, 2021 12:37 AM 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

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) celebrates with forward Mason Gillis (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Purdue won 75-65. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Williams takes lead late lifting Purdue past Michigan St.

Feb. 16, 2021 10:03 PM EST

Penn State's Myrean Jones, right, reaches in against Michigan State's Aaron Henry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan St. edges Penn St. 60-58 behind Henry's 20 points

Feb. 09, 2021 09:51 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

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

Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice, right, drives against Michigan State's Julius Marble II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Trice scores 29, No. 9 Wisconsin beats Michigan State 85-76

By Larry Lage Dec. 25, 2020 03:11 PM 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

Western Michigan's B Artis White, left, puts up a shot against Michigan State's Aaron Henry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Hauser nets 24, No. 8 Michigan St. tops Western Mich. 79-61

By Larry Lage Dec. 06, 2020 08:14 PM EST

Michigan State's Rocket Watts, right, starts a fast break after a steal against Western Michigan's Jaylon Holmes, left, as Michigan State's Aaron Henry, center, trails during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan State Spartans 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) and Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) try to control the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 8 Michigan St survives scare, beats Detroit Mercy 83-76

By Larry Lage Dec. 04, 2020 07:29 PM EST

Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) drives against Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Mercy Titans at Michigan State Spartans 12/4/2020

Dec. 04, 2020 06:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has tested positive for COVID-19. The school’s athletic department made the announcement Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Watts scores 20, No. 8 Michigan State beats No. 6 Duke 75-69

Dec. 01, 2020 10:04 PM EST

Notre Dame's Prentiss Hubb, left, shoots against Michigan State's Rocket Watts and Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-70. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 13 Michigan State coasts to 80-70 win over Notre Dame

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2020 10:14 PM EST

Michigan State's Gabe Brown, left, and Eastern Michigan's Ty Groce (1) vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-67. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 13 Michigan State opens with 83-67 win over E. Michigan

By Larry Lage Nov. 25, 2020 08:38 PM EST

Eastern Michigan's Chris James, right, shoots against Michigan State's Joey Hauser (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Michigan State Spartans 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 07:22 PM EST

FILE - Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, shoots against Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. Michigan State won 80-69. The team will need preseason All-Big Ten player Aaron Henry to produce much more than he has in the past as a role player.(AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
No. 13 Michigan St forced to prepare for season without Izzo

By Larry Lage Nov. 10, 2020 05:47 PM EST