Good schedule, bad schedule: Who helped, harmed their NCAA tournament chances?
When the 2020 NCAA tournament rolls around, these teams could rise or fall based on the aggressiveness of their non-conference schedules.
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Woodson, Peterson join Michigan Sports Hall
Charles Woodson, who won the Heisman Trophy while at Michigan, and Morris Peterson, who helped lead Michigan State to the 2000 national basketball championship, were among the inductees to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Winston earns preseason Big Ten honors
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston is the unanimous pick for Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year.
Spartans land top-40 center prospect Sissoko
Top-40 senior Mady Sissoko announced his commitment to Michigan State on Tuesday night, giving the Spartans their second ESPN 100 prospect in the 2020 class.
Judge denies MSU request to dismiss Title IX suit
A federal judge on Wednesday denied Michigan State's request to dismiss a Title IX lawsuit filed by a former female student, thus allowing the suit to proceed.
Jury acquits Mateen Cleaves of sexual assault
Former Michigan State basketball player Mateen Cleaves was acquitted Tuesday of charges alleging that he sexually assaulted a woman in a motel room four years ago. He had faced up to 15 years in prison.
ACC, Big East, Pac-12 place four each in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Three leagues make up roughly half of our updated Top 25 representation, including the resurgent Pac-12.
Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
Michigan State, Kansas on collision course to meet in Maui (2:00)
Florida makes big move in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
Florida and Kansas added key transfers, helping them ascend in our early stacking of the 2019-20 college hoops pecking order.
Oregon up, Arizona down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The shifting sands of the Pac-12's preseason pecking order are a prominent feature of the latest Way-Too-Early Top 25.
Title IX report clears MSU players of sex assault
A Title IX report has cleared three former Michigan State basketball players of sexual assault allegations. The woman said she plans to appeal the findings.
Kansas up, Michigan down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
NBA draft decisions and some critical prospect commitments have altered our emerging snapshot of the 2019-20 college hoops season.
Hausers' picks: Sam to Virginia, Joey to MSU
The Hauser brothers, who said last month they were transferring from Marquette, announced their choices Tuesday. Sam is headed to Virginia, Joey to Michigan State. Both will have to sit out a season.
UNC a big mover in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
North Carolina secured the services of Cole Anthony, and makes a big move up the college basketball preseason rankings for 2019-20.
Video: Dawkins boasted of ties to Miller, others
A video recording of a conversation that was played Wednesday in the college basketball corruption trial featured aspiring sports agent Christian Dawkins promoting his connections to top coaches, including Arizona's Sean Miller.
Spartans add forward Marble to 3-player class
Julius Marble signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to play for coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State next season.
Big Ten POY Winston returning to MSU
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston will return for his senior season in 2019, while forward Nick Ward said he plans to enter the NBA draft.
MSU student who reported rape 'no longer afraid'
Michigan State senior Bailey Kowalski says she feels "empowered" and is "no longer afraid," four years after she said she was raped by three now-former Spartan basketball players.
MSU student who reported rape reveals identity
A Michigan State student who reported being gang-raped by three now-former basketball players publicly identified herself Wednesday in a New York Times article in which she describes how the assault that she reported, and its aftermath, changed her life.
Where does Virginia rank among all the national championship teams?
Headlined by the 1972 UCLA Bruins, 81 teams have cut down the nets at an NCAA tournament. Virginia became the latest on Monday. Where do the Cavs rank all time?
2018-19 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 16-4 | - | 32-7 |
| Purdue | 16-4 | - | 26-10 |
| Michigan | 15-5 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | 2 | 23-11 |
| Maryland | 13-7 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Iowa | 10-10 | 6 | 23-12 |
| Minnesota | 9-11 | 7 | 22-14 |
| Ohio State | 8-12 | 8 | 20-15 |
| Indiana | 8-12 | 8 | 19-16 |
| Rutgers | 7-13 | 9 | 14-17 |
| Penn State | 7-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Illinois | 7-13 | 9 | 12-21 |
| Nebraska | 6-14 | 10 | 19-17 |
| Northwestern | 4-16 | 12 | 13-19 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game77.971st
Rebounds Per Game40.623rd
Assists Per Game18.49th
Points Allowed65.134th
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mady Sissoko | C | Committed | 87 |
| A.J. Hoggard | PG | Committed | 83 |
| Jalen Terry | PG | Committed | 82 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 9 |
| Tournament Record | 64-30 |
| Championship Seasons | 1979, 2000 |
| Tournament Appearances | 31 |