Tom Izzo has most definitely been eyed by the Cavs, but today will be the deciding factor. Will a meeting be able to finally bring Izzo into Dan Gilbert’s empire? It just might.
Potential Tom Izzo-Cavaliers Marriage on the Line Today
June 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Report: If Spartans win title, Tom Izzo to Nets a ‘done deal’
April 1, 2010 By 24 Comments
According to an MSF source, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo will leave East Lansing for the New Jersey Nets if the Spartans win the National Championship. You’ll never guess who his rumored potential replacement is.
Final 4: Butler-Michigan State Analysis, Prediction, and Spread Pick
March 29, 2010 By 7 Comments
Tom Izzo has earned a reputation as one of the greatest tournament coaches on his generation. Brad Stevens is earning a reputation as one of the up and coming coaches in America. Which coach’s team will prevail Saturday?
Elite 8: Tennessee-Michigan State Preview and Prediction – Midwest Region
March 26, 2010 By 2 Comments
MSF previews the Midwest Regional Final Elite 8 game between Tennessee and Michigan State, including the TV tip time, the point spread, and a preview and prediction.
Welcome…to the Izzone!
March 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
MSF celebrates the greatness of Tom Izzo by presenting the 20 most intense, funny pictures of the Spartan coach.
Kalin Lucas Injury Update: Torn Achilles Feared
March 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sweet 16: Michigan State-Northern Iowa Preview and Prediction
March 21, 2010 By 3 Comments
Michigan State battles Northern Iowa, one of this year’s Cinderellas, in the Sweet 16. The Panthers have been underrated all year and will give the Spartans all they can handle, especially without Kalin Lucas.
Big Day Beckons for the Big Ten
March 19, 2010 By 3 Comments
All five Big Ten tourney teams play their first game on the NCAA Tournament’s second day. Jerod previews the action and describes why this should be a positive day for the conference…even if it’s a little tough to handle for one Big Ten fan base in particular.
March MADness: 22 Pictures of the Angriest College Basketball Coaches in America
March 11, 2010 By 6 Comments
A pictorial celebration of the MAD in March Madness, featuring the coaches of the current top 16 teams in America, as well as six others thrown in for good (see: hilarious) measure.
The Top 8 Coaches in College Basketball – Who is #1?
March 2, 2010 By 8 Comments
This is a question with no obvious answer, but we make our best attempt at answering it anyway. The result is Jerod’s list of the top 8 active college basketball coaches – and, in his mind, one clear winner.
Your SI Vault Photo of the Day: Steve Mariucci and Tom Izzo
December 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There isn’t much more to this post than the picture, of Steve Mariucci and Tom Izzo from back in the day, which for some reason struck me as being awesome, hilarious, and post-worthy all at the same time.
#2 Michigan State Faces Gonzaga in an Early Season Test
November 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
[Editor's note: This post was submitted before the Spartans and Zags took the floor last night. I just didn't have a chance to edit and publish it. But as you can see, our man J-Dools had the game pretty well pegged, so I'm posted this anyway.] Excitement is building in East Lansing as the Spartans [...]
Michigan State Basketball Preview: Izzo Hopes to Take Spartans Back to Indianapolis
November 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Michigan State comes into the season with a #2 national ranking and is favored to be Big-10 champions for the second year in a row. Center Goran Suton and point guard Travis Walton may have both graduated, but new players are ready to step into their roles.
NCAA Championship Game: Michigan State-North Carolina Preview, Analysis, and Prediction
April 5, 2009 By 36 Comments
Michigan State keeps defying the odds and now will play North Carolina in the 2009 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship game in front of a decidedly partisan Detroit crowd. The Tar Heels are the most talented team in America, and have had championship tunnel-vision all season long; can Tom Izzo and the Spartans pull out one more magic victory?
Final Four: Michigan State-Connecticut Preview, Analysis, and Prediction
March 30, 2009 By 8 Comments
Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans upset Louisville for the right to play Jim Calhoun and Connecticut in the Final Four. JRod previews the game and tries to find reasons why the Spartans can overcome the odds again and move on to the championship game Monday night.
