EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo arrived to his postgame news conference ... And the tipping point, the 49 second-half points allowed against the Nittany Lions that brought Izzo’s ire to a boil.

When a reporter asked Spartans head coach Tom Izzo how he felt about the ranking ... In the win, the Spartans swarmed the Nittany Lions on defense, forcing them to commit 14 turnovers.

Tom Izzo pounded the scorers' table in frustration. He cusped his hands behind his head, struggling to figure out some way for his Michigan State team to make a few baskets in the NCAA Tournament ...

That left Tom Izzo fuming after having spent the week trying to resolve the issue, including rearranging his starting lineup. Down 10 points and the Rebels rolling, Izzo called a timeout.

Tom Izzo is playing in his 11th Elite Eight on Sunday. The Michigan State coach isn't acting entitled to the opportunity at all. On the contrary, Izzo is surprised. "I'm surprised we're here ...

earning praise from men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo for his piano skills may be as impressive as earning praise from him on the court. Nick, the son of Detroit Lions legend and Pro Football Hall ...

ATLANTA – Tom Izzo paced to the very end of the bench, almost to the tunnel at State Farm Arena, and drew a big breath as he watched Jaden Akins’ first free throw splash through the net.

ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Izzo pounded the scorers' table in frustration. He cusped his hands behind his head, struggling to figure out some way for his Michigan State team to make a few baskets in the ...