Tom Izzo, Illinois and Michigan State

Michigan State's Tom Izzo calls Illinois the 'best team' in Big Ten
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is impressed by what he sees from Illinois. The Spartans beat Illinois Sunday.
What makes Tom Izzo special for Michigan State basketball? He'll tell you 'straight up'
Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.
Tom Izzo speaks to media after big win over No. 19 Illinois
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -No. 12 Michigan State men’s basketball took down No. 19 Illinois 80-78 Sunday afternoon. MSU now improves to 7-0 in conference play with the victory. Coach Tom Izzo spoke to the media after his team’s victory:
Michigan State's Tom Izzo Compares Illinois Basketball to 'Celtics or Lakers'
Izzo is taking the threat of the Illini seriously as he prepares his Spartans for Sunday's matchup in East Lansing
Michigan State basketball continues to impress Tom Izzo. But you know he's not relaxing
It was a ninth straight win and fifth in a row to open Big Ten play as No. 14 Michigan State basketball beat Northwestern but showed some flaws late.
"I’m not sleeping good on anything": Tom Izzo downplays Michigan State's 10-game streak and top-15 ranking
Michigan State and coach Tom Izzo are enjoying a stellar season with a 15-2 record, currently on a 10-game winning streak and holding the No. 12 spot in the latest AP Top 25 rankings.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Expresses Disapproval After Win Over Penn State
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo was not pleased with the overall performance of his team in its 90-85 victory over Penn State on Wednesday.
Tom Izzo gives 'zero' attention to Michigan State's ranking
When a reporter asked head coach Tom Izzo how he felt about his team's ranking after Michigan State's latest win, he didn't mince words.
Tom Izzo challenges Michigan State to measure up against his top Big Ten team
EAST LANSING – Michigan State was just minutes removed from recording its 10th straight win. Seven weeks since their last loss and unbeaten in Big Ten play, the No. 12 Spartans were ripped Wednesday night by coach Tom Izzo.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Penn State, Looks Ahead to No. 19 Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State is heading into what will likely be its toughest conference game yet when it hosts No. 19 Illinois on Sunday.
Michigan State basketball prediction vs Illinois: Spartans must stop Kasparas Jakucioni
Stopping freshman phenom Kasparas Jakučionis is the biggest mission for No. 12 Michigan State basketball against No. 20 ...
No. 12 Michigan State rallies and holds on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78 for 11th straight win
Tre Holloman had 17 points, Coen Carr and Frankie Fidler scored 11 each and No. 12 Michigan State held on to beat No. 19 ...
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As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern, Tom Izzo unsure of Big Ten race
EAST LANSING — The quarter pole of the 20-game Big Ten season for Michigan State basketball arrives Sunday. And Tom Izzo still is not sure what to make of his team’s hot start — as well as ...
Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament résumé for March Madness: Jan. 13
Examining Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament résumé for March Madness through the first quarter of the Big Ten ...
How to Watch Michigan State vs. Illinois Women’s Basketball | Live Stream, TV Channel for January 19
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Tom Izzo: Michigan State basketball returns 'with a sense of purpose' from Christmas break
EAST LANSING — Maybe it was the four-day Christmas break spent with his granddaughter, which Tom Izzo called ... power” to focus fully on Michigan State basketball’s players and program.