Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #32 Michigan State Spartans: College Basketball 111 in 111
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Michigan State Spartans Lose Forward Delvon Roe; Retires from Knee Pain
I have to admit, I did see this one coming- just a little bit. I heard whispers about it last year, and could see early signs of while at media row of the 2010 Final Four. Michigan State University senior forward Delvon Roe has decided to end his time with the Spartans basketball team due to degenerative knee pain. Roe will remain on scholarship and is on track to graduate … [Read more...] about Michigan State Spartans Lose Forward Delvon Roe; Retires from Knee Pain
Mateen Cleaves Michigan State Hall of Fame Induction Speech
You remember Mateen Cleaves don't you? The national college basketball poster child for 2000 March Madness, the fiery point guard with the Bill Cosby sweaters and large mouth who led the Michigan State Spartans to the big prize! Yes, the ultimate personification of the term "floor general," the greatest of the MSU "Flintstones," has a new honor to his credit. Watch the video … [Read more...] about Mateen Cleaves Michigan State Hall of Fame Induction Speech
#19 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
This year in East Lansing, it's all about "P4RB" meaning "Prepare for Rose Bowl" for the Michigan State Spartans. It's a slogan you'll find displayed on t-shirts within the program. It originated during a presentation during a winter meeting. The presentation was made by Running Backs Coach Mike Salem's brother Wade. "At the end of his talk, he brought up a slide that said … [Read more...] about #19 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins is Very Good at Life (Video)
At the annual Big Ten football kick-off luncheon, Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins gave a speech that elicited a standing ovation. Of all the players and coaches who spoke, it was only the words of the Spartans leader who inspired such a reaction. The video is after the jump (h/t to The Only Colors, SB Nation's State blog) Earlier that morning, when he spoke to rotating … [Read more...] about Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins is Very Good at Life (Video)
Michigan St.’s Green, Notre Dame’s Abro Make USA World University Games Team
The 12-member roster that will represent the U.S. in the 2011 World University Games men's basketball competition has been set, with three prior USA Basketball medalists selected to the team after six days of training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, in Colorado Springs, Colo. … [Read more...] about Michigan St.’s Green, Notre Dame’s Abro Make USA World University Games Team
Michigan St.’s Kirk Cousins Reads Your Criticism of Him and His Team
At the annual Big Ten football kick-off luncheon, Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins gave a speech that elicited a standing ovation. Of all the players and coaches who spoke, it was only his words that inspired such a reaction. Earlier that morning, when he spoke to rotating journalists at the conference media days, he again stood out as one of the best public speakers. "I'll … [Read more...] about Michigan St.’s Kirk Cousins Reads Your Criticism of Him and His Team
Michigan State adds Valpo’s Brandon Wood to their Backcourt
Combo guard Brandon Wood will join the Michigan State Spartans for the upcoming 2011-12 season. Wood played college basketball for Valparaiso the last two seasons, and will receive his bachelor's degree this month. He'll have one season of collegiate eligibility remaining for the Spartans. NCAA rules allow an institution to apply for a waiver to allow a student-athlete to … [Read more...] about Michigan State adds Valpo’s Brandon Wood to their Backcourt
Will Michigan State Turn it On Again this March Madness?
They call Tom Izzo "Mr. March" for a reason. And the numbers give creedence to that. Here's what the Michigan State Spartans have accomplished lately: 9 wins as a lower seed since 2003 (most in college basketball) 66-27 in March/April since 1999 35 NCAA Tournament wins since 1998, second most in the nation The 15 years Izzo era in East Lansing has seen 9 sweet … [Read more...] about Will Michigan State Turn it On Again this March Madness?
Michigan State Blows Out #9 Purdue, Secures NCAA Tournament Bid
I guess MSU Coach Tom Izzo finally got his Michigan State Spartans to realize that March is here? In their 74-56 rout over the #6 Purdue Boilermakers, State finally played like a preseason #2 team in national college basketball. And of course they did it in March, a month in which they're known to be at their best. It took all the way to the Big Ten Tournament … [Read more...] about Michigan State Blows Out #9 Purdue, Secures NCAA Tournament Bid