MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS NEWS

Jaxon Kohler - Back-to-back double-doubles Kohler had 10 points (1-5 FG, 8-10 FT), 12 rebounds and an assist across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 76-69 exhibition loss to UConn.

Impact This double-double follows up one from earlier in exhibition play when Kohler logged 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks in just 24 minutes in a victory over Bowling Green. Reports of Kohler emerging as a go-to option for the Spartans appear to be spot-on, as he's among the leading scorers and far and away the leading rebounding over a short preseason sample size. He and the Spartans will open up the regular season Monday against Colgate.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

#4 UConn Leads Wire To Wire In Exhibition vs. #22 MSU - University of Connecticut Athletics HARTFORD – The No. 4 UConn men's basketball team led wire-to-wire and topped No. 22 Michigan State by a score of 76-69 on Tuesday night in e...

OCTOBER 29 • UCONNHUSKIES.COM

4 Takeaways From UConn's Exhibition Win Over Michigan State

UConn and Michigan State traded blows in a scrappy tune-up that revealed lineup questions, defensive lapses, and flashes of promise on both...

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

Purdue's Matt Painter regrets not talking about an NCAA title last year. This season, it's different

Purdue is the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, and coach Matt Painter isn't shying away from expectations

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Ex-New Mexico guard Donovan Dent ready to shine at UCLA as one of college basketball's top transfers

UCLA guard Donovan Dent embraces the responsibility that comes with playing for one of college basketball’s most storied programs

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Tom Izzo rips NCAA over college basketball teams adding NBA G League players As many of his fellow luminaries in college basketball coaching have retired in recent years — from Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams to Jay...

OCTOBER 23 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Michigan State's Tom Izzo Rips NCAA for Allowing Eligibility to G League Players The NCAA has set a new precedent, and the longtime Spartans coach disagrees with the decision.

OCTOBER 22 • SI.COM

Tom Izzo slams NCAA for allowing G League players to return and play college basketball | Sporting News This is a weird situation even for Izzo, who has seen it all.

OCTOBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

CBS Sports writer says Michigan State basketball could miss NCAA Tournament "If you take away the coach and do a blind roster breakdown, the Spartans would be no more than a bubble team."

OCTOBER 17 • USATODAY.COM

MSU head coach Tom Izzo names breakout candidates for Spartans this season Tom Izzo names a few players he believes who could have breakout seasons for the Spartans this year

OCTOBER 17 • USATODAY.COM

MSU head coach Tom Izzo names Spartans' top 'pure shooter' entering the season See what Tom Izzo has named as the Spartans' top "pure shooter" on entering the upcoming season

OCTOBER 17 • USATODAY.COM

MSU basketball priority target, high-end 4-star SG sets commitment date One of the top targets on the Spartans' recruiting board has set his commitment date

OCTOBER 16 • USATODAY.COM

MSU basketball considered national title contender by one popular rating system Is Michigan State a true national title contender this season? One particular metrics system thinks so

OCTOBER 14 • USATODAY.COM

AP Top 25: Purdue Tops Preseason Poll For 1st Time Ahead of Houston, Florida

Purdue is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 college basketball poll for the first time in school history, ahead of Houston and Florida.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

MSU-UConn basketball exhibition tip time, viewing details announced See how you can watch the Spartans' road exhibition game at UConn later this month

OCTOBER 10 • USATODAY.COM

Tom Izzo corrects reporter who says UM won Big Ten instead of MSU There's a difference between winning the Big Ten and winning the Big Ten Tournament, and Tom Izzo made sure that was known on Thursday

OCTOBER 10 • USATODAY.COM

MSU Exhibition To Air on WFSB, Stream on UConn+ - University of Connecticut Athletics STORRS – The UConn athletics department and WFSB have announced that the men's basketball exhibition contest against Michigan State on Tuesd...

OCTOBER 9 • UCONNHUSKIES.COM

The ACC has been going through a sideline overhaul. This year that includes 4 new head coaches

The Atlantic Coast Conference's multiyear coaching overhaul will include four new head coaches for the 2025-26 season

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Sports Illustrated's Men's College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 22 Michigan State Tom Izzo has Michigan State built to bully defensively again, but shaky shooting and a thin offense could cap the Spartans’ Big Ten ceiling.

OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM

Michigan State basketball lands commitment from 2026 4-star power forward Julius Avent MSU basketball picked up a massive commitment for their 2026 class on Wednesday

OCTOBER 2 • USATODAY.COM

Former MSU basketball forward Frankie Fidler erupts for huge performance in pro debut Frankie Fidler is already standing out in Europe in a big way

OCTOBER 1 • USATODAY.COM

Jaxon Kohler - Could emerge as go-to guy Kohler could be the go-to guy for Michigan State's 2025-26 team, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact The last time Kohler played, the 2025 Elite Eight against Auburn, he logged 17 points and 11 rebounds, a double-double. With another offseason to improve, it looks like that could be the catalyst for him being a go-to option. The 2024-25 NCAA season saw Kohler average 7.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 37 games (34 starts).

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

MSU's Tom Izzo's Early Observations About His Team Michigan State's head coach spoke about what he's seeing out of his squad during the second week of official practice.

OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

MSU basketball priority target to announce commitment on Wednesday A priority target for the Spartans in the 2026 class is set to announce his college decision on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 30 • USATODAY.COM

'Coen Carr has become a better shooter.' Izzo shares high praise for star forward Tom Izzo likes what he's seen in the improved shooting from star forward Coen Carr

SEPTEMBER 26 • USATODAY.COM