Kansas, Tom Izzo and Michigan State

Tom Izzo's Honest Thoughts on Loss to Kansas, the Good and the Bad
The Michigan State Spartans dropped a close back-and-forth battle to Kansas on Tuesday, which saw a more competitive second half than the first for Tom Izzo and
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo's immediate reaction to loss vs. Kansas
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo shared his thoughts after the tough loss against the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday.
What Tom Izzo had to say following Michigan State's loss to Kansas
It was a frustrating night for Michigan State as the Spartans had a good opportunity to beat the No. 1 ranked team in the c
Tom Izzo's 'Same Old Guy' Remark Falls Short for Kansas Basketball’s Dickinson
When Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo spoke about former Michigan standout Hunter Dickinson ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions Classic showdown between Kansas and Michigan State, he made a comment that’s likely to raise a few eyebrows in Lawrence.
Kansas Star's Passing Reminds Tom Izzo of Magic Johnson
During his press conference, Izzo called out Kansas forward KJ Adams Jr. in the best way, comparing the 6-foot-7 senior to Magic Johnson due to his passing abilities. “He’s kind of a Magic Johnson,” Izzo said of Adams. “He makes some of the best passes of any big man I’ve seen at 6-7, so it’ll be a great test for us to see how we do.”
Tom Izzo compares Kansas basketball star to Magic Johnson
Before the game, Tom Izzo spoke to the media for his weekly press conference, and he made a lofty comparison for one of Kansas’ top players. Izzo said that KJ Adams Jr. is ‘kind of a Magic Johnson’ for all the things he does for the Jayhawks.
Tom Izzo Draws Unique Comparison for Kansas Basketball Star KJ Adams
The Michigan State head coach is a big admirer of the Jayhawks' do-it-all star, even comparing him to an NBA legend.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Loss to Kansas, Looks Ahead to Bowling Green
Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo has had a couple days to think over his takeaways from his team's 77-69 loss to No. 1 Kansas in ...
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Tom Izzo teases match-up between Michigan State and Duke in 2025 in the Breslin Center
Every year, we get the pleasure of seeing Michigan State basketball play against some of the top programs in the country when ...
Why Michigan State’s Tom Izzo compared KU’s KJ Adams to Magic Johnson, Draymond Green
Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo paid Kansas forward KJ Adams the ultimate compliment during a news conference ...
Fans Troll Kansas Big Man Hunter Dickinson for On-Court Antics vs. Michigan State
Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks defeated Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans on Tuesday by a score of 77-69, a game ...
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Michigan State basketball shows grit, potential amid glaring flaws in loss to No. 1 Kansas
ATLANTA – Tom Izzo put on his glasses and scanned the stat sheet ... But there were a number of promising moments for ...
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Michigan State embracing ‘measuring stick’ shot vs. No. 1 Kansas in Champions Classic
Senior guard Jaden Akins is Michigan State’s lone returning starter from last year and off to a solid start while leading the ...
Will Tom Izzo retire? Michigan State basketball coach continues to lead Spartans in 2024
As Tom Izzo enters his 30th season as Michigan State's basketball coach, here's a look at retirement questions that surround ...