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With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline passed, a wave of elite talent has chosen to stay in college, reshaping the preseason rankings and setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.
Dorothy Izzo, mother of Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, died at age 100 in Wisconsin. Her life spanned nursing, sports fandom, and close family ties.
Dorothy Izzo, a centenarian who balanced a career in nursing with a lifelong love of basketball, captured the public’s heart when her son joked that she could outplay a player on the team. Her story of family, faith, and fandom resonates far beyond the court.
The Gophers will travel across the Midwest and coast to face some of college basketball's most competitive programs, while hoping to translate a deep roster into wins.
The upcoming 2026‑27 Big Ten season hinges on the draft decisions of Andrej Stojakovic and Jeremy Fears Jr., with four possible outcomes that could elevate Illinois, Michigan State or Michigan to the conference throne.
Incoming freshman Jasiah Jervis, a 6‑4 guard, is projected as a potential one‑and‑done talent and could start Michigan State’s opener, joining a backcourt that includes Jeremy Fears Jr. and Carlos Medlock Jr.
Michigan State basketball is setting its sights on a national title next season, building on back‑to‑back Elite Eight and Sweet Sixteen finishes. Coach Tom Izzo emphasizes cutting turnovers, raising assist rates, and tightening three‑point defense.
St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.
Michigan State’s legendary coach Tom Izzo is already mapping the 2027 class, targeting top point guards Jaxson Davis and Nasir Anderson amid a recruiting surge that has defined his recent classes.
Jeremy Fears Jr. is weighing a fifth year after a strong NBA Combine showing, while Michigan State prepares a versatile roster that could chase its second national championship.