Tom Izzo and No. 8 Michigan State basketball has two demons to try and conquer Saturday — a talented Rutgers squad and the Madison Square Garden aura.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of a Big Ten men’s basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Spartans won, 81-74. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

No. 7 Michigan State basketball's depth and the development of Jase Richardson and Coen Carr helped extend its win streak to 12, with Minnesota next.

You would think Tom Izzo would be happy with his team following its 12th straight win, coming against a star-studded Rutgers squad in Madison Square Garden. Then again, if you thought he’d be happy, you probably don’t know Tom Izzo, who can seemingly always find a teachable moment no matter what his team’s record is.

Jase Richardson was a four-star legacy when he first took the court for Michigan State in November. Now, he's a pivotal player off the bench with the potential to be far more.

A travel delay taught Tom Izzo more about his Spartans than their 12-game winning streak. Here's how they plan to keep it going.

Rutgers Scarlett Knights guards Ace Bailey and Jordan Derkack just had one of the most memorable games they've ever been a part of in their collegiate careers.

Few coaches could stick around at one school, especially in this ever-changing college basketball landscape. Michigan State has had the same head coach for thirty years now.

The Michigan State men’s basketball team continued their winning ways over the weekend. Led by freshman Jace Richardson’s 20 points off the

NEW YORK — To hear Tom Izzo, it was as if Michigan State ... game gaffes to preserve Saturday’s 81-74 victory at Madison Square Garden. But more to prepare his players for what’s to come.

No. 7 Michigan State men's basketball is gearing up for a Minnesota team that has won three straight, including upsets over then-No. 20 Michigan and No. 15 (now No. 16) Oregon.

Auburn keeps winning games that come down to the wire. It’s kept them on top of the AP Top 25, too. The Tigers were the unanimous choice atop the men’s college basketball poll for the second consecutive week Monday,