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.
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.
What Tom Izzo had to say following Michigan State's loss to UCLA
It was another frustrating day for Michigan State basketball in Los Angeles on Tuesday night as the Spartans suffered their second straight loss, this time to the UCLA Bruins. After the game, MSU head coach Tom Izzo addressed the media,
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 ...
Tom Izzo vehemently defends Mick Cronin calling out UCLA basketball before winning streak
After an upset win over Michigan State, Tom Izzo defended UCLA basketball head coach Mick Cronin for his coaching style.
Big Ten record 'sitting right there' for Tom Izzo as Michigan State basketball heads west
Tom Izzo needs two wins to become the winningest coach in Big Ten conference games, and the Michigan State basketball coach ...
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 ...
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Five takeaways from Michigan State's loss to UCLA
Michigan State basketball suffered their second straight Big Ten loss in four days on Tuesday night against UCLA. It felt ...
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 ...
With streak over, Michigan State basketball looks to keep its composure, Big Ten lead
The 13-game win streak ended for No. 7 Michigan State basketball. The Spartans' goal now is to stay calm, keep their Big Ten ...
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 ...