Many college basketball experts believe the Big Ten will be the best conference in the nation this year. And on paper, it certainly looks that way, as they have a first team all conference squad of players who have ruled the Big Ten since they were sophomores. Now they have reached their prime. And when it comes to coaches, the Big Ten has a fine a pedigree as any. … [Read more...] about Coaches Rock Upon the Mic Right at Big 10 Media Day
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Tom Izzo staying at Mich St! They Should Riot in East Lansing
This happens every summer. NBA teams court Michigan State supercoach Tom Izzo, and NBA teams get turned down. But this time, the lure was much stronger. This time, the offer was $30 million to tutor LeBron James, the best player in the game. And again the offer was turned down. Like I said a couple weeks ago, I knew "H to the Izzo" was staying, unless he had a guarantee that … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo staying at Mich St! They Should Riot in East Lansing
Tom Izzo isn’t going anywhere
We've all heard the news and rumors about MSU's head coach Tom Izzo: $30 million, 5 years from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Even though State's A.D. says no official offer has even been made. However, don't believe any of this hype- unless Izzo knows he has Lebron to work with. Michigan State entered this past season ranked #2 in the AP poll. They had their struggles in … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo isn’t going anywhere
Michigan State could be nation’s top team next year
By Paul M. Banks Michigan State entered this past season ranked #2 in the AP poll. They had their struggles in midseason, but played up to the hype when it counted in March. Without top player Kalin Lucas, the Spartans still finished just one HORRIBLE non-call away from playing in the national title game. Butler star forward Gordon Hayward even admitted it himself, … [Read more...] about Michigan State could be nation’s top team next year
Izzo’s Definition of a College Basketball National Power
By Paul M. Banks INDIANAPOLIS- What are the benchmarks, numbers, standards for entry into the same class as the four (Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina, UCLA) most historically elite programs? Michigan State's Tom Izzo, whose program has been in the national conversation for the last 10 years or so, offered a couple definitions. … [Read more...] about Izzo’s Definition of a College Basketball National Power
