Michigan State guard Jase Richardson has been one of the best freshmen in the Big Ten this season. On Sunday, the Spartans will host the Illinois Fighting Illini, headlined by freshman star Kasparas Jakuciones,

No. 19 Illinois is traveling to face No. 12 Michigan State in East Lansing. The Spartans will be favored, but the Illini are the hottest team in the Big Ten with dominating wins over Indiana, Penn State and Oregon.

Jaden Akins scored 14 points, including six free throws in the final 34 seconds, and Jase Richardson added 13 points as No. 16 Michigan State earned its ninth straight win with a 78-68 Big Ten victory over Northwestern on Sunday at Evanston,

On this episode of the Michigan State Spartans Insider podcast, host Bryan Anthony Davis and Aidan Champion review Spartan men's basketball's latest two contests -- a home win over Washington and a road win over Northwestern.

Michigan State Spartans (13-2, 4-0 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (10-5, 1-3 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 Michigan State plays Northwestern after Jaden ...

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) drives to the basket against Northwestern guard Ty Berry, left, and guard Jalen Leach during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) AP

As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern atop the Big Ten, Tom Izzo is unsure of what to expect in the unpredictable conference race.

It was a ninth straight win and fifth in a row to open Big Ten play as No. 14 Michigan State basketball beat Northwestern but showed some flaws late.

Columnist Graham Couch gives his thoughts on Michigan State's performance in a 78-68 win Sunday at Northwestern with three quick takes.

What you need to know to watch the Michigan State vs. Penn State basketball game Wednesday night in East Lansing.

Michigan State men’s basketball keeps winning and moving up in the national rankings.

Since the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, No. 19 Illinois flipped a switch and pulled off two amazing feats on the road. On Jan. 2, the Illini set a