Michigan State's Kithier enters transfer portal
Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier has entered the transfer portal, he announced Tuesday.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
15-13, 8th in Big Ten
- 11/25W 83-67
- 11/28W 80-70
- 12/16W 75-69
- 12/4W 83-76
- 12/6W 79-61
- 12/918CANC
- 12/13W 109-91
- 12/20L 79-65
- 12/259L 85-76
- 12/2821L 81-56
- 1/2W 84-77
- 1/515W 68-45
- 1/8L 55-54
- 1/145PPD
- 1/17PPD
- 1/2322PPD
- 1/28L 67-37
- 1/3113L 79-62
- 2/28L 84-78
- 2/6W 66-56
- 2/9W 60-58
- 2/1315L 88-58
- 2/16L 75-65
- 2/20W 78-71
- 2/235W 81-72
- 2/254W 71-67
- 2/28L 73-55
- 3/2W 64-58
- 3/42L 69-50
- 3/72W 70-64
- 3/11L 68-57
- 3/1811L 86-80
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High-scoring guard Walker transfers to Spartans
High-scoring Northeastern guard Tyson Walker is transferring to Michigan State.
Gonzaga, UCLA 1-2 in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Gonzaga fell short after an epic run, but should have the returning talent to compete for a national championship again next season.
Fife returns to Indiana to join Woodson's staff
Dane Fife is returning to Indiana as the associate head coach on new head coach Mike Woodson's staff.
Coveted transfer PG Walker picks Michigan State
Tyson Walker chose the Spartans over a final five that included Kansas, Maryland, Miami and Vanderbilt.
What's the reason for the Big Ten's struggles in the NCAA tournament? (1:50)
March Madness 2021 live: Oregon State trolls Tennessee
Consider the madness back. The first upset-filled, drama-packed, bracket-busting, 12-hours-on-the-couch opening day of the tournament in two years is here.
Riley's dunk propels UCLA to win, but Bruins lose Juzang to injury (0:33)
Izzo gets heated with Gabe Brown right before halftime (0:31)
Giant Killers' 10 most likely first-round upsets in 2021 NCAA tournament
Looking for a first-round upset? The Giant Killers model has several possibilities, including Liberty pulling off a surprise.
Maryland beats Michigan State 68-57 in Big Ten tournament
— Eric Ayala scored 21 points, Aaron Wiggins added 19 and Maryland dominated Michigan State in the second half to take a 68-57 win in a first-round Big Ten tournament game on Thursday.
Michigan State's Hall double clutches on dunk (0:16)
Bingham's block, Brown's dunk extends the Spartans lead (0:29)
Dick Vitale's 2020-21 All-America picks and major award winners
Dickie V identified his most scintillating, sensational performers of 2020-21, also naming his ultimate PTPer for 2020-21.
MSU upsets Michigan to boost tournament hopes
Michigan State's NCAA tournament streak under Basketball Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo appears to be alive and well following a 70-64 home win over Michigan.
Michigan State beats No. 2 Michigan 70-64, boosts NCAA hopes
— Rocket Watts scored 21 points and Aaron Henry had 18 to lead Michigan State to a 70-64 victory over No. 2 Michigan on Sunday that seems to seal coach Tom Izzo's 23rd consecutive NCAA Tournament bid.
Langford drills clutch 3 as MSU takes down Michigan (0:22)
MSU's Bingham misses dunk, but gets ball back for and-1 (0:24)
Michigan State's bench fired up by Hauser's deep 3 (0:16)
Joshua Langford, Corey Kispert surprised by their parents on CGD (2:07)
Draymond video sparks U-M in Big Ten clincher
Michigan coach Juwan Howard used a video of former Michigan State star Draymond Green trash-talking the Wolverines to help motivate his team prior to its win in the rivalry game Thursday.
Michigan used Draymond as motivation in big win over Michigan State (0:56)
No. 2 Michigan wraps up Big Ten, beats Michigan State 69-50
— Franz Wagner scored 19 points, Hunter Dickinson added 14 and No. 2 Michigan wrapped up the Big Ten title with a 69-50 victory over rival Michigan State on Thursday night.
Spartans' Henry posterizes defender with one-handed jam (0:29)
Michigan State boosts NCAA hopes with 64-58 win over Indiana
— Aaron Henry had 18 of his 22 points in the second half, leading Michigan State to a 64-58 win over Indiana on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams on the bubble to play in the NCAA Tournament.
2020-21 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14-3 | - | 23-5 |
| Illinois | 16-4 | +0.5 | 24-7 |
| Iowa | 14-6 | 1.5 | 22-9 |
| Purdue | 13-6 | 2 | 18-10 |
| Ohio State | 12-8 | 3.5 | 21-10 |
| Wisconsin | 10-10 | 5.5 | 18-13 |
| Rutgers | 10-10 | 5.5 | 16-12 |
| Maryland | 9-11 | 6.5 | 17-14 |
| Michigan State | 9-11 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Indiana | 7-12 | 8 | 12-15 |
| Penn State | 7-12 | 8 | 11-14 |
| Northwestern | 6-13 | 9 | 9-15 |
| Minnesota | 6-14 | 9.5 | 14-15 |
| Nebraska | 3-16 | 12 | 7-20 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game69.4254th
Rebounds Per Game37.487th
Assists Per Game15.9Tied-41st
Points Allowed71.1
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie | SG | Signed | 90 |
| Pierre Brooks | SF | Signed | 84 |
| Jaden Akins | PG | Signed | 84 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 10 |
| Tournament Record | 69-33 |
| Championship Seasons | 1979, 2000 |
| Tournament Appearances | 34 |