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MSU basketball misses out on Mark Smith, who picks Illinois
In an announcement on the Edwardsville High School gym floor, point guard Mark Smith picked up his navy blue hat with an orange I and put it on — he will stay in-state and attend the University of Illinois next season. Smith is a 6-foot-5 point guard with an athletic slashing game complemented with deep range. In his senior season at Edwardsville High School, Smith was named Mr. Basketball for… → Read More
MSU misses on Brandon McCoy, picks UNLV
Five-star center and No. 15 in the ESPN Top 100, Brandon McCoy, decided UNLV over MSU for college basketball. → Read More
Former MSU football player reflects life up from an orphan
When former MSU football defensive lineman John Shinsky was 8 years old, his father died from a heart attack. Through the grieving came even more disbelief. With his father gone and his mother the only one left to take care of him, she made the decision to place him in an orphanage. → Read More
Athena Trouillot shining for MSU women's tennis as all-time wins leader
Athena – the Greek Goddess of wisdom and military strategy – was best known for her logic and intellect. For the past four years, the MSU women’s tennis team has had an Athena of its own – Athena Trouillot – who with a calm and collected battle strategy has racked up win after win, 154 to be exact. → Read More
COLUMN: MSU basketball next season will be National Champions or bust
The decision by MSU star forward Miles Bridges to stay for another season puts the Spartans as the team to beat in the NCAA. With their overall talent sky high, it’s National Championship or bust for head coach Tom Izzo and this team. → Read More
A championship in sight with Bridges' return next season
There was much anticipation and wonder over the decision of MSU star forward Miles Bridges. Since the 90-70 loss to No. 1 seeded Kansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Bridges had delayed his decision while pondering his options. On April 12, a report by the Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski said Bridges canceled his agent meetings, which provided his hint toward Bridges' decision. → Read More
Projecting MSU basketball's starting lineup next season
The news surrounding MSU star forward Miles Bridges is finalized, as he returns for his sophomore season officially. With Bridges' addition back to the team, the Spartans will have a stacked team with hopes on a national championship. → Read More
Miles Bridges announces he will stay for his sophomore year
It’s official, MSU star forward Miles Bridges will remain on the MSU men’s basketball team for another season. → Read More
Borderline recruits could sway with Bridges return
With reports of MSU star forward Miles Bridges returning for his sophomore season, head coach Tom Izzo still has more talent he can acquire for the 2017-18 season. → Read More
Miles Bridges reportedly planning to return for sophomore season
First reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, MSU star Miles Bridges cancelled meetings with agents and was leaning toward returning for a sophomore season. In his latest report, Wojnarowski said barring a late change in heart, Bridges will return for his sophomore season. Bridges scored 473 points this season; one shy of Shawn Respert – to rank second in MSU freshman scoring through his… → Read More
MSU baseball powers through Fresno State to earn sweep
After a five game lull in the season, MSU baseball is back on the winning track with a weekend sweep of Fresno State University. The Spartans now hold an 18-10 overall record. → Read More
Former Spartans named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Four MSU graduate football players were named to the 2017 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society. → Read More
Checking in on recent pro Spartan basketball players
Former MSU basketball players have made their mark at the next level in various ways this past week. While more established players in the NBA, such as Draymond Green and Zach Randolph, continue their careers, more recent Spartan athletes are attempting to solidify their careers in basketball. → Read More
MSU commit Jaren Jackson Jr. wins Dick's High School National Championship
MSU commit Jaren Jackson Jr. and MSU hopeful recruit Brian “Tugs” Bowen raised their newest piece of hardware Saturday afternoon on ESPN, the Dick’s High School National Championship. Both athletes are five-star recruits that play for La Lumiere in La Porte, Ind., the only school with two McDonald’s All-Americans on the roster, Jackson and Bowen. → Read More
Tom Izzo at No. 5 among salaries of coaches in NCAA Tournament
In the latest report by USA Today Sports, Louisville’s Rick Pitino takes the top spot and MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo ranks fifth among coaches in this year’s NCAA Tournament by salary. → Read More
Nassar in the news: Judge signs gag order barring Nassar victims from speaking publicly
A Michigan judge hearing a case against former MSU employee Larry Nassar issued a gag order on Tuesday, limiting what accusers and their lawyers can say about the sexual-assault allegations. → Read More
Nassar in the news: Judge signs gag order barring potential Nassar victims from speaking publicly
A Michigan judge hearing a case against former MSU employee Larry Nassar issued a gag order on Tuesday, limiting what accusers and their lawyers can say about the sexual-assault allegations. → Read More
MSU softball head coach Joseph earns win No. 650 at MSU in home opener
MSU softball kicked off an 11-game home stand with their home opener and a 7-2 win against Western Michigan University. The season began on Feb. 10 and MSU has endured 26 straight road games, which mounted a 15-11 overall record. With their victory against the Broncos, the Spartans are now 16-11 overall, 0-3 in the Big Ten. → Read More
MSU women's basketball's Tori Jankoska named to WBCA All-Region team
Senior guard for MSU women's basketball, Tori Jankoska, was named to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, or WBCA, All-Region team. → Read More
COLUMN: Miles Bridges' NBA Decision
TULSA, Okla. — This week there is no doubt freshman forward Miles Bridges will lose hours of sleep trying to decide the fate of his future. → Read More