Ex-MSU star Appling denied bail in murder case
Former Michigan State star Keith Appling denied bail as he faces murder and other charges in Detroit.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
15-13, 8th in Big Ten
- 11/25W 83-67
- 11/28W 80-70
- 12/16W 75-69
- 12/4W 83-76
- 12/6W 79-61
- 12/918CANC
- 12/13W 109-91
- 12/20L 79-65
- 12/259L 85-76
- 12/2821L 81-56
- 1/2W 84-77
- 1/515W 68-45
- 1/8L 55-54
- 1/145PPD
- 1/17PPD
- 1/2322PPD
- 1/28L 67-37
- 1/3113L 79-62
- 2/28L 84-78
- 2/6W 66-56
- 2/9W 60-58
- 2/1315L 88-58
- 2/16L 75-65
- 2/20W 78-71
- 2/235W 81-72
- 2/254W 71-67
- 2/28L 73-55
- 3/2W 64-58
- 3/42L 69-50
- 3/72W 70-64
- 3/11L 68-57
- 3/1811L 86-80
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Ex-Spartans star Appling charged with murder
Former Michigan State University basketball team captain Keith Appling was charged with murder Monday in the fatal shooting of a man in Detroit, authorities said.
Izzo promotes Wojcik, hires 3 former players
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has promoted Doug Wojcik to assistant coach, replacing Dane Fife, while also hiring three former players on Monday.
Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
A pair of men's college basketball blue bloods will enter 2021-22 with sky-high expectations.
Ex-Spartan Appling arrested after fatal shooting
Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Detroit this past weekend.
Ex-MSU player Appling wanted in fatal shooting
Keith Appling, who played on Michigan State's basketball team from 2010 to '14, was wanted in connection to the shooting death of a 66-year-old man late Saturday, according to a police news release.
Sales Pitch discussion: What's behind the Big Ten's national championship drought?
Our panel discusses whether the Big Ten's title issues are rooted in recruiting, and other finer points along the B1G trail.
Sales pitch: Who has the most to offer recruits, transfers in the Big Ten?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the Big Ten schools that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Gonzaga, LSU finishing strong
Michigan remains atop the recruiting class rankings, but Gonzaga, LSU and Creighton added key prospects over the past few weeks.
Why Emoni Bates' play has NBA evaluators worried, and what's next for Bates
Bates decommitted from Michigan State, and his recent appearances have been shaky. ESPN separates fact from fiction on the Bates matter.
Top hoops recruit Bates decommits from Mich. St.
Top-ranked junior Emoni Bates announced Friday he was decommitting from Michigan State and reopening his recruitment.
Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Comings and goings in the transfer portal have shaken up the Top 25 for next season in a signifiicant way.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Chet Holmgren boosts Gonzaga to No. 2
Gonzaga, Tennessee and Alabama are among the teams to skyrocket up the class rankings after the latest ESPN 100 update.
Michigan State's Kithier enters transfer portal
Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier has entered the transfer portal, he announced Tuesday.
High-scoring guard Walker transfers to Spartans
High-scoring Northeastern guard Tyson Walker is transferring to Michigan State.
Gonzaga, UCLA 1-2 in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Gonzaga fell short after an epic run, but should have the returning talent to compete for a national championship again next season.
Fife returns to Indiana to join Woodson's staff
Dane Fife is returning to Indiana as the associate head coach on new head coach Mike Woodson's staff.
Coveted transfer PG Walker picks Michigan State
Tyson Walker chose the Spartans over a final five that included Kansas, Maryland, Miami and Vanderbilt.
March Madness 2021 live: Oregon State trolls Tennessee
Consider the madness back. The first upset-filled, drama-packed, bracket-busting, 12-hours-on-the-couch opening day of the tournament in two years is here.
Riley's dunk propels UCLA to win, but Bruins lose Juzang to injury (0:33)
Izzo gets heated with Gabe Brown right before halftime (0:31)
Giant Killers: Complete upset picks for every region in the March Madness bracket 2021
From the 1s vs. 16s to the 6s vs. 11s, we break down every potential upset pick in the NCAA men's tournament first round.
Giant Killers' 10 most likely first-round upsets in 2021 NCAA tournament
Looking for a first-round upset? The Giant Killers model has several possibilities, including Liberty pulling off a surprise.
Bubble Watch 2021: Who's comfortable, who's sweating on Selection Sunday?
Several teams are nervous. We've placed their NCAA tournament selection nervousness into tiers.
Maryland beats Michigan State 68-57 in Big Ten tournament
— Eric Ayala scored 21 points, Aaron Wiggins added 19 and Maryland dominated Michigan State in the second half to take a 68-57 win in a first-round Big Ten tournament game on Thursday.
2020-21 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14-3 | - | 23-5 |
| Illinois | 16-4 | +0.5 | 24-7 |
| Iowa | 14-6 | 1.5 | 22-9 |
| Purdue | 13-6 | 2 | 18-10 |
| Ohio State | 12-8 | 3.5 | 21-10 |
| Wisconsin | 10-10 | 5.5 | 18-13 |
| Rutgers | 10-10 | 5.5 | 16-12 |
| Maryland | 9-11 | 6.5 | 17-14 |
| Michigan State | 9-11 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Indiana | 7-12 | 8 | 12-15 |
| Penn State | 7-12 | 8 | 11-14 |
| Northwestern | 6-13 | 9 | 9-15 |
| Minnesota | 6-14 | 9.5 | 14-15 |
| Nebraska | 3-16 | 12 | 7-20 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
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- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game69.4254th
Rebounds Per Game37.487th
Assists Per Game15.9Tied-41st
Points Allowed71.1
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie | SG | Signed | 92 |
| Pierre Brooks | SF | Signed | 85 |
| Jaden Akins | PG | Signed | 85 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 10 |
| Tournament Record | 69-33 |
| Championship Seasons | 1979, 2000 |
| Tournament Appearances | 34 |