There were people not too long ago, including big accounts, talking about options for Izzo's replacement. Lots of talk about Oats... Valentine... I thought it was ridiculous at the time and I still chuckle knowing the people used their precious time and energy talking about stupid ass shit

Near perfect minutes from Jesse McCulloch here

"I don't care if I last ten more years or ten more days. Nobody, in the country, will ever have what we have" -Tom Izzo youtu.be/FDfvJ9yWiD0?...

"I'm going to do what I gotta do, but I also don’t give up on the people I got, and that’s what we call development, and that’s what you call working with players, and you stick with them, and they stick with you.” -Tom Izzo

Culture still matters. Getting OKGs still matters. Tom Izzo doing things his way still matters. I feel like we need that reminder in the age of NIL. Izzo isn't one to forget his roots and abandon what's gotten him to the heights he's reached. He develops leaders. He develops greatness.

Izzo: "Their loyalty to me has gotta be my loyalty to them. And loyalty still frickin' matters."

Ethan Taylor's final six schools were Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Michigan State and he had this to say: "It was an easy choice" I love this guy already

There's something to be said about Cam Ward's ability to find open space and create passing lanes with his positioning. Last night he put on a masterclass. Was very rarely in the wrong place or failing to move to open areas of the floor. High basketball IQ

I can't think of a bigger privilege in college basketball than being able to root for this man and this program. A coach unlike any other. A culture unlike any other Cherish every moment. Go green

taking a moment to appreciate MSU basketball being back... mannnnn I fucking missed you

would like to know the biggest Moneyball overreaction you've ever heard

"I think it should be controversial to NOT say anything" about Gaza I spoke to YouTube star and children's educator Ms. Rachel about her outspoken support for Palestinian kids in Gaza - and the bad-faith attacks on her in response. Full interview here: zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...

Jay Bilas needs more NBA games

LA folks! On May 10 I’m moderating a panel after a screening of PAVEMENTS with Alex Ross Perry, Spiral Stairs, Tim Heidecker and Jason Schwartzman. Tickets available here: pavements.official.film

Cade Cunningham in the locker room postgame: "We're hungry, man. We gave both games away at the crib. Our fans did a great job of coming out, giving us a lot of energy. We dropped both of those games. We're all excited to be able to get back home."

Bumm Williams

If you’re trying to get any little scrap of news or hope regarding Darius Adams, here ya go…

Darius Adams de committed from UCONN…

The additions of Kaleb Glenn and Trey Fort give me some Elijah Martin vibes and I’m really starting to like the archetype Izzo is building with this roster

MSU hoops adds 6’4” SG Trey Fort, a physical floor spacer who has the ability to attack the rim as ruthlessly as he is efficient from long range. He’s good at finding space on the break and halfcourt and adds an element of toughness and maturity to Izzo’s squad youtu.be/IlX1vx90XS4?...

Per Justin Thind, 6’4” 200lbs shooting guard Trey Fort is in EL for a visit Really love his game and he matches well with the Kaleb Glenn pickup. Fort is another physical inside outside threat who punishes rims, cuts, and converts from deep off the dribble and CnS youtu.be/IlX1vx90XS4?...

It’s worth noting that, generally speaking, players transferring from FAU have had tremendous success at their new schools…

Kaleb Glenn, welcome to MSU! The 6’6” wing forward combo is a solid get. Maximizes his value most on offense with an inside out attack; a physical finisher who finds space to attack off cuts, slips, and putbacks. Excellent with the catch and shoot with a 40% conversion rate from deep

As most expected, Jase Richardson declares for the draft. As a projected lottery pick, with the tools he has, it’s the right move Jase becomes just the fifth one and done from Michigan State since 1952…

Todd Golden winning makes me want to throw up. There are a lot of decent human beings coaching in college athletics He is not one of them

why did that drummer lick his drumstick?

If that dipshit really wanted to win over Wisconsin voters who are only kinda paying attention to stuff, he should have dropped 10 million into Wisconsin's NIL fund, not annoying commercials. But he doesn't know ball.

YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE. YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO DESTROY THE PORTAL, NOT JOIN IT

Booker in the portal and that makes three today. Definitely not surprising with this one, but all the more intense on a day where a lot has been happening XB made some solid strides this year and has made some big, momentum changing plays, but a different program could be a good fit for him

Tre Holloman is the definition of Spartan dawg. Just a pure culture builder, who perfectly exudes the tenant’s of Izzo’s best programs. Tough with tenacity, backs down from no one, has the ability to completely shift the tides of a game… I’m hoping he comes back. Damn this is soul crushing…

“I’m not sure I’ve ever been prouder in a team and there’s so much coach speak and things that go on in programs all over, but these guys gave me everything they had” -Izzo

A one of a kind season comes to a close. Not the way you want it to end, but damn what a journey There will be time to discuss what comes next, but right now I have a deep appreciation for a team that gave us everything. Pure heart, grit, and love for each other. That’s rare. That’s special…

"Just give me two hours, and you're going to have 50, 60, 70 years of memories. Two hours, can you sacrifice, and reach down and give me two hours, so that you can have a lifetime of memories for you, your family, your kids and your kids' kids? That's the memories I'm talking about!"

"And to get to an Elite Eight with a team that we all know isn't quite as talented as I've had, it shows you how important connectivity is. It shows you how important togetherness is. It shows you how important pulling from one another is, and that's what makes this so cool." -Izzo

As they’ve done all year, this team FOUND A WAY. Thru grit, toughness, having absolutely no quit. I would run through a wall for these guys and coach LETS FUCKING GOOOOO!!!!!! #elite

Carr is starting

Time to beat Mississippi. Time to be elite. Don’t want to oversimplify this, but if MSU executes on what they do best, the program staples (reb, def, toughness), from the jump, I like our chances That said, it’s never that easy once we get this deep. Some other things I’ll be looking for…

*A note on our bigs: Something that was evident tonight we don’t talk about enough… the frontcourt’s toughness. Underrated and under appreciated. They’re reminiscent of Izzo’s frontcourts in the 00s. Not the most flashy or skilled, but man are they tough, and they find their moments every game

Looking back at Izzo’s quote from a week ago because what is this squad if not one of the most consistent he’s ever had A team that’s feasted in the 2nd half all year once again brought out the claws in the final 20 tonight; a top 5 defense that woke up and toyed with NM in key stretches; 🧵

Win and advance, win and advance, win and advance See y’all on the other side 🫡

Something to take note of here: the Lobos are good at seizing the moment and playing up to their competition. Expect Donovan Dent to come out without hesitation and ball. MSU has multiple options to throw at him but it’s imperative they come out and play to their strengths from the jump

Gonna be a nice Sunday dinner this week at the Pitino household. Father and son, eating manicot, talking about their off-season plans

THATS HOW YOU FUCKING CLOSE OUT A GAME GO GREEN SEE YALL SUNDAY

A luxury 99% of D1 doesn’t have: your most athletic player, and arguably in program history, coming off the bench Huge burst from Carr to keep things mildly afloat

Hahaha yeah fuck

all I wanna do is watch msu hoops, msu hoops, msu hoops…

My bracket is officially busted

“I’ve got a good team … Whatever happens, it doesn’t change 33 games. There has been consistency in 33 games” Perspective from Izzo on Selection Sunday. Before we take a deep breath and dive in, it’s important to remember how special we’ve got it, and how special this year’s team is

Just enjoy the ride yall. Every minute, every moment, one game at a time…