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Tom Izzo’s long‑standing leadership continues to shape Michigan State’s basketball identity, even as the program navigates roster changes and fan expectations heading into March Madness.
A look at how Michigan State’s basketball community blends optimism over a strong roster with lingering doubts after years of near‑misses in the NCAA tournament.
J. Batt, the newly appointed athletics director and CEO of Champions Blue, LLC at the University of Kentucky, says football must drive the department’s overall triumph. Drawing on a career of fundraising at major universities, he is already aligning support for Coach Will Stein’s program while promising championship‑level resources across all sports.
Kentucky Basketball has opened its 2026‑27 summer practice, focusing on conditioning and skill development while the university edges closer to hiring J Batt as its new athletic director. Recruiting updates, recent championship wins, and World Cup storylines round out the coverage.
Illinois will face a roster of elite prospects from UConn, Nebraska, Michigan, Duke and Michigan State, each bringing proven championship experience and standout statistics.
Michigan State’s top athletic administrator is being courted by the University of Kentucky, a prospect that hinges on a contractual buyout clause and a massive fundraising legacy.
After a 27‑8 season that ended in the Sweet 16, Michigan State’s basketball program looks to capitalize on returning stars, deep roster continuity, and a favorable schedule to contend for the Big Ten title next year.
In his opening months, Coach Michael Malone has assembled a staff that blends alumni wisdom with proven recruiters, aiming to honor UNC's rich basketball heritage while forging a new era.
UCLA will kick off the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season in Las Vegas against Arizona, a team fresh off a Final Four run, in a game that could define the Bruins’ campaign under coach Mick Cronin.
Duke's upcoming non‑conference schedule features a gauntlet of elite opponents, from a showdown with Michigan State in Chicago to a Thanksgiving clash with UConn in Las Vegas, setting the stage for a season that could extend the program's recent dominance.
Duke’s upcoming non‑conference schedule pits the Blue Devils against former national champions and top‑ranked programs, while a new Amazon‑Prime Video partnership brings the games to a wider audience.
Duke’s 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule features games against three of last season’s Final Four teams, with matchups in Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, Gainesville, New York and Detroit, all to be streamed on Prime Video.
Coach Mike Rhoades promotes Brent Scott to associate head coach, hires Dwayne Stephens, retains Talor Battle and Clay Conner, adds Patrick Dorney as chief of staff, and faces a roster reshaped by nine transfers, aiming to field a more seasoned squad for the upcoming season.
Brendan Fitzgerald, son of Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald, has pledged to the Spartans as a preferred walk‑on, following his brothers Jack and Ryan at Northwestern and Iowa.
Brendan Fitzgerald, a wide receiver from the Chicago suburbs, has pledged to Michigan State as a preferred walk‑on, continuing a family tradition that spans multiple Big Ten programs.
A look at the latest rankings of returning college basketball standouts, highlighting the surge of support for Jeremy Fears and the lingering doubts about Elliot Cadeau's placement.
A look at how the latest CBS Sports Top 25 and 1 rankings reflect the impact of key commitments, departures, and transfers across the nation's powerhouse basketball programs.
Kentucky's newest sharpshooter, Milan Momcilovic, has sparked movement in the CBS Sports Top 25, prompting a fresh look at contending teams and their prospects.
The Nittany Lions are undergoing a major overhaul, adding new players and staff while aiming to increase size, athleticism and skill.
A look at how the new addition influences the early-season rankings and what it means for the powerhouses heading into next season
From an early unbeaten streak to a decisive win against the nation’s No. 2 team, the Badgers' campaign blended resilience, clutch performances and historic firsts
With the 2026‑27 season still months away, analysts have released an early power ranking that spotlights the conference’s emerging contenders and key transfers.
A look at the top five teams in the upcoming Big Ten season, highlighting key returning players, transfers and coaching storylines.
The Spartans are set to bring back an All‑American point guard, two sophomores, a sharpshooter and a transfer center, while adding a top‑five recruiting class. Coach Tom Izzo calls the group one of his most complete, and early rankings place Michigan State among the nation’s elite.