Michigan State scores a historic $401 million donation to athletics activities

Michigan State University received a $401 million commitment from Greg and Dawn Williams, with $290 million earmarked for the athletic department. The donation is the largest in school history, surpassing Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia’s previous record of $32 million. The Donation of $401 million consists of $290 million for Spartan Athletics, $100 million for […]

Men’s college basketball watches guide: Duke-MSU, Auburn-Arizona highlight weekend lineups

As college football heads into bowl season, college basketball is building up to racing speed. There are many interesting looks spread across the Friday, Saturday and Sunday schedules. Two matchups come from the AP poll’s top 10: Duke visits Michigan State, while Iowa State tests No. 1 Purdue. Elsewhere, second-place Arizona risks its undefeated record […]

Tom Izzo is rescinding the NCAA’s decision to allow former G League players to play college basketball

Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo said “the NCAA needs to regroup” after learning that a player can play two or three seasons in the NBA G League and be eligible to play in college. Izzo told reporters after practice Tuesday that he recently learned that London Johnson, a 21-year-old point guard who spent […]

Purdue, Houston, Florida top preseason AP men’s basketball Top 25: Who’s too high and too low?

For the first time in program history, Purdue is the No. 1 team in the Associated Press men’s basketball preseason Top 25. And while the preseason rankings only matter so much, in this case they reflect the Boilermakers’ recent ascension to the elite level of college basketball. Prior to the 2021-2022 season, Purdue was never […]