Tom Izzo, Michigan State and UCLA

Tom Izzo, Michigan State are back to winning games. But are Spartans legit?
Michigan State has greatly improved this season, but was it the result of an easy schedule or is Tom Izzo's team a serious title contender?
Mick Cronin comments on Michigan State, Tom Izzo after UCLA's win over the Spartans
It was the second loss in Big Ten play for Michigan State, and a season-defining win for UCLA, as the Bruins took down the Spartans on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. After the game, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin talked about the win, and then had some very interesting comments on how relationship with Tom Izzo, who he spoke extremely highly of.
MSU's Hall-of-Fame Coach Izzo Backs UCLA's Cronin's Rant After Michigan Loss
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and his Spartans fell victim to UCLA and Mick Cronin on Tuesday, the latest triumph of the Bruins' six-game win streak.
UCLA men welcome Big Ten matchup with Tom Izzo, Michigan State
LOS ANGELES — Mick Cronin said he knew he was actually in the Big Ten when, at the conference’s media day back in October, he ran into Michigan State coach Tom Izzo. Izzo is the longest-tenured head coach in the Big Ten. He took over for the Spartans when he was 40 years old. He’s 70 now and in his 30th season at the helm.
Why Michigan State basketball's Tom Izzo is 'disappointed' despite win over Rutgers
Despite the Michigan State basketball team winning 12 straight games, Tom Izzo shares why he is "disappointed" with the team.
WATCH: Everything Michigan State's Tom Izzo Said After Loss to UCLA
No. 9 Michigan State was bested for a second game in a row, this time against UCLA in what was a narrow 63-61 defeat for the Spartans on Tuesday. Michigan State
A 30-year-first for Tom Izzo is more motivation for Michigan State
Michigan State continues to get it done without a true star while showcasing a lineup that regularly goes 10 deep. The Spartans are the lone team in the AP Top 25 with only one player averaging double figures in scoring (Jaden Akins at 13.6) and that’s obviously difficult for opponents to scout and defend.
Michigan State basketball pulls off first in Tom Izzo's 30-year tenure
After the Michigan State basketball team won their 13th straight game, it marks a first for Tom Izzo in his 30 years with the program.
WATCH: Everything Michigan State's Tom Izzo Said After Loss to USC
No. 7 Michigan State suffered just its third loss of the season on Saturday as USC defeated the Spartans, 70-64, in the first game of Michigan State's two-game
Michigan State rally falls short, Tom Izzo misses chance to tie Big Ten victory record
Michigan State rally falls short at UCLA as Tom Izzo misses chance to tie Bobby Knight's Big Ten victory record ...
USC upsets No. 7 Michigan State, keeps Tom Izzo one win behind Bob Knight
This is the Spartans’ first loss outside of Quad 1, but they also have just two wins over teams that would be safely in the ...
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Tom Izzo doesn't want Michigan State basketball to get 'fat and sassy' with win streak
NEW YORK — To hear Tom Izzo, it was as if Michigan State basketball hadn’t just won its 12th straight game. “A little ...
Road Trip Proves Brutal for Michigan State
The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans lost their second consecutive game, losing a close one in the final minute to UCLA, 63-61.  MSU had a chance to take the lead ...
Michigan State basketball was flummoxed by tricky scheme USC used. Will UCLA do the same?
USC's defense gave Michigan State basketball's upcoming opponents a blueprint to try and emulate by taking the Spartans out ...
'We've got some challenges in front of us': MSU, Tom Izzo head to L.A. chasing history
Michigan State could put together its best start to a season ever as Tom Izzo closes in on Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record.
Tom Izzo sends 'inspirational' message with custom shoes signed by cancer patients
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo used his custom kicks to represent a good cause and inspire his Spartans on Tuesday.