It's the start of a new semester, and it's also the start of my Big Ten Top Ten Basketball Rankings. This series will work similarly to my football rankings, with the only difference being that multiple games can be played between rankings.

Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.

Head coach Tom Izzo is meeting with the media on Monday to discuss the win over the Wildcats and Wednesday’s home game against Penn State.

And Tom Izzo still is not sure what to make of his ... Los Angeles to face USC on Feb. 1 and UCLA on Feb. 4, with No. 17 Oregon visiting Feb. 8. A four-game gauntlet follows against Indiana ...

Seven weeks since their last loss and unbeaten in Big Ten play, the No. 12 Spartans were ripped Wednesday night by coach Tom Izzo. “I think they probably thought I was crazy, to be very honest ...

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.

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is impressed by what he sees from Illinois. The Spartans beat Illinois Sunday.

As No. 12 Michigan State basketball looks to extend its win streak to 10, Penn State hopes to use its stingy defense to provide a roadblock.

The Michigan State Spartans lead the Big Ten with an undefeated conference record, but a few other teams are hot on their trail.

Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points and Jaden Akins scored 16, leading No. 12 Michigan State to a 90-85 victory over Penn State.

Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.