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Irish beat Lady Spartans in basketball

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:42 GMT

Thanks to Ashley Barlow, Notre Dame withstood a tough test on the road.

WMU opens season with big win

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:36:01 GMT

The Western Michigan basketball team played its home opener Wednesday at home vs. Virginia Commonwealth.

No. 2 MSU survives Gonzaga scare

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:07:46 GMT

Durrell Summers hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:02 left, made two at the line with 5.7 seconds to go and finished with 21 points to help No. 2 Michigan State rally for a 75-71 win over Gonzaga on Tuesday night.

Simon leads U-D past WMU 86-80

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:34:05 GMT

Chase Simon had 22 points to lead Detroit past Western Michigan 86-80 Sunday afternoon.

Harris' triple double, U-M crush NMU

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:14:52 GMT

Manny Harris recorded the second triple-double in school history as No. 15 Michigan routed the Division II Wildcats 97-50 in the season opener for both teams.

MSU rolls over Florida Gulf Coast

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:56:05 GMT

Michigan State needed something to help it wake up during its opener against Florida Gulf Coast. Durrell Summers delivered.

Michigan signs Tim Hardaway's son

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:56:41 GMT

Michigan's men's basketball coach John Beilein says the son of five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway has signed a letter of intent to play for the Wolverines.

Izzo: Recruiting class fits MSU program

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:06:56 GMT

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says his latest recruiting class fits a program with five Final Four appearances in 11 seasons.

Ferris State tops Calvin hoops in GR

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:40:14 GMT

The Ferris State men's basketball team topped Calvin on Tuesday, 88-68.

MSU tramples GVSU in exhibition hoops

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:44:49 GMT

About a year ago, the Grand Valley State basketball team topped Michigan State in an exhibition game.

MSU ranked No. 2 in year of high hopes

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:07:09 GMT

Tom Izzo is so driven to win another national title that he's recruiting as relentlessly as he did a decade go when he was turning a good Michigan State program into a great one.

UM learning Beilein's language on court

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:06:52 GMT

Figuring out how to play for John Beilein is like learning a new language.

MSU, 2, U-M, 15, in basketball poll

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:47:32 GMT

The top 25 teams in the USA Today-ESPN men's college basketball preseason poll.

U-M, MSU ready for Midnight Madness

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:24:04 GMT

The Michigan and Michigan State men's basketball teams are kicking off their 2009-10 seasons with Midnight Madness celebrations.

Izzo driven to win another title

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:31:58 GMT

Michigan State has won only one national championship during their decade of excellence.

U-M basketball has high expectations

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:17:32 GMT

Michigan basketball coach John Beilein says he wants his team to keep its hunter's mentality despite starting a season with high expectations for a change.

Van Andel rejected as NCAA Tourney host

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:14:00 GMT

West Michigan's bid to host NCAA Tournament games at Van Andel Arena was rejected Monday.

Spartans women bball vs. Broncos in GR

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:12:10 GMT

The Michigan State women's basketball team will square off against Western Michigan at Van Andel Arena on November 22.

CMU wins ruling in ex-player's lawsuit

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:57:30 GMT

A federal judge has dismissed parts of a lawsuit against Central Michigan University and its women's basketball coach, who is accused of dropping a scholarship partly because a player isn't a lesbian.

NCAA throws out Memphis' Final Four run

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:31:02 GMT

The NCAA has stripped Memphis of every victory in its 38-win season under coach John Calipari that ended in the national title game last year, saying the school used an ineligible player.

Pitino tells cops he paid for abortion

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:58:43 GMT

Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino told police he had sex in a restaurant six years ago with a woman now accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from him.

Some stay NBA bound, others think twice

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:07:52 GMT

Jodie Meeks is taking his long-range game to the NBA. Luke Harangody decided to return to college for his senior year and a chance to become the leading scorer in Notre Dame history.

Floyd resigns as USC coach

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:51:35 GMT

He has suddenly resigned amid allegations that he paid to have O.J. Mayo delivered to the Trojans.

One on one with Tom Izzo

Fri, 29 May 2009 16:22:54 GMT

24 Hour News 8 Sports Director Jack Doles talks with Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo about last season's run to the title game, among other topics.

U-M basketball team adds 2 new walk-ons

Tue, 26 May 2009 17:00:13 GMT

Michigan basketball coach John Beilein says walk-ons Eso Akunne and Josh Bartelstein are joining the team next season.

Harris and Sims coming back as expected

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:14:15 GMT

Michigan basketball coach John Beilein says Manny Harris and DeShawn Sims are returning next season.

2 Heels, Curry, and a Terp going pro

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:07:07 GMT

The North Carolina Tar Heels already were losing Tyler Hansbrough to graduation. Now they've lost two other starters from their national championship team.

Isiah Thomas to coach FIU

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:11:22 GMT

Ending a whirlwind courtship, Isiah Thomas and Florida International University agreed on a five-year contract Tuesday.

Granholm wears UNC colors after bet

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:07:50 GMT

Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has paid off her NCAA basketball tournament debt.

MSU hopes it can celebrate next season

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:05:16 GMT

The Spartans are determined to get back to the title game next year.