
Washington Huskies Bolster Coaching Staff with NBA Veteran and International Talent
The University of Washington men's basketball program announces a reshaped coaching staff and a wave of international recruits ahead of the upcoming season.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Tom Izzo across Basketball, Football.

The University of Washington men's basketball program announces a reshaped coaching staff and a wave of international recruits ahead of the upcoming season.

Michigan State’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will face Gonzaga in a doubleheader on December 19, 2026, at Acrisure Arena, highlighted by excitement from coaches and arena leadership.

Tickets go on sale July 15, 2026, for a doubleheader that pairs Gonzaga and Michigan State’s men’s and women’s squads at Acrisure Arena, with admission covering both games.
Michigan State and Gonzaga will face off at Acrisure Arena on Dec. 19 in a doubleheader that includes a women's game, showcasing the region's growing role in the sport.

Mike Boynton Jr.'s bold scholarship offer to Mateen Cleaves Jr. challenges Michigan State's traditional dominance and signals an aggressive new recruiting strategy for the Wolverines.

Coach Mike Boynton Jr. has awarded a scholarship to four‑star point guard Mateen Cleaves Jr., a move that underscores his rapid recruitment push and revives a familial link to Michigan State.

Michigan’s head coach Mike Boynton Jr. has quickly moved to secure a scholarship for 2028 point guard Mateen Cleaves Jr., a top prospect with deep ties to the state, while Michigan State eyes the same recruit.

Michigan State's basketball program aims for a 2027 Final Four run, driven by five highly anticipated freshman recruits.
After a wrist injury limited his freshman year, Cam Ward is poised to become the focal point of Michigan State's offense, having topped the Moneyball Pro‑Am with a 34‑point average.

Michigan State will open its exhibition schedule against Marquette on Oct. 25 at Fiserv Forum, a venue that also hosts a later game for the Golden Eagles, while a slate of games against Arkansas, Tennessee, Gonzaga and Duke promises a demanding road ahead.
An October 25 exhibition against Marquette in Milwaukee marks the first meeting between the programs since the 2023 NCAA Tournament, kicking off a demanding slate that includes games against Connecticut, Arkansas, Tennessee, Gonzaga and Duke.
The Spartans will open the 2026‑27 preseason with a home‑and‑home series against Marquette, then travel to face Duke, Arkansas, Gonzaga, UConn and Tennessee, while key players Jeremy Fears Jr. and Anton Bonke look to build on a 27‑8 season.

A Thanksgiving Day doubleheader in Detroit will feature Arkansas facing Michigan State in a high‑profile college basketball matchup, spotlighting returning stars and the excitement of two iconic programs.

Michigan State and Arkansas will face off on Thanksgiving at Little Caesars Arena, a neutral‑site showdown arranged after the original Fayetteville plan was postponed.

Michigan State basketball will meet Arkansas on Thanksgiving Day at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena, a game streamed on CBS after the Lions’ holiday game
Michigan State basketball will face Arkansas on Thanksgiving Day at Little Caesars Arena, with tickets on sale October 1 and a 4:30 p.m. tip‑off after the Lions‑Bears game and parade.

A look at the upcoming Thanksgiving Day basketball game between Arkansas and Michigan State, its broadcast placement, historic series ties, and the significance for both programs.

A holiday tradition resurfaces as Arkansas and Michigan State meet at Little Caesars Arena, broadcast on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, featuring ranked teams, returning stars and fresh recruiting talent.

Michigan State will host Arkansas at Little Caesars Arena on Nov. 26, 2026, in a nationally televised clash that continues a budding rivalry.

After a Sweet 16 loss last season, Michigan State's basketball program is banking on leadership stability and player development to chase its first national championship in decades.

The Razorbacks have locked in a four‑game non‑conference schedule that includes high‑profile tests against top‑ranked teams, setting the tone for a season that could define their NCAA tournament prospects.

Michigan State’s latest scholarship offer to Jaxson Davis adds a highly ranked point guard to a 2026 class already positioned near the top of national rankings, setting the stage for a competitive 2026-27 season.

The Spartans are reshaping their lineup after a Sweet Sixteen run, losing key size and shooting threats while welcoming freshmen Jasiah Jervis and Julius Avent to fill the void.

Blake Lampman, a standout player for Oakland University and former Michigan State assistant, has rejoined Oakland under head coach Greg Kampe, adding depth to the program’s coaching staff.