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MSU's Delvon Roe, right, and Draymond Green at the team's media day Oct. 14, 2009, in East Lansing. The Spartans are counting on Roe and Green to grow up fast (AP/Al Goldis). 

MSU ranked No. 2 in year of high hopes

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.

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    MSU ranked No. 2 in year of high hopes

    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

    UM learning Beilein's language on court

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

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

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

    U-M, MSU ready for Midnight Madness

    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

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

    U-M basketball has high expectations

    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

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

    Spartans women bball vs. Broncos in GR

    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

    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

    NCAA throws out Memphis' Final Four run

    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

    Pitino tells cops he paid for abortion

    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

    Some stay NBA bound, others think twice

    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

    Floyd resigns as USC coach

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

    One on one with Tom Izzo

    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

    U-M basketball team adds 2 new walk-ons

    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

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

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