Notes & Quotes: Michigan State’s Tom Izzo “completely upset” with Big Ten’s statement on the tunnel incident
"When adults have a chance to handle a problem that’s been a problem before and it doesn’t get handled, what starts bad, ends bad," Izzo said.
Michigan State survives a late push from Portland to win, 78-77
MSU went 2-1 in the Phil Knight Invitational to take fifth place.
Notes & Quotes: Michigan State survives a late push from Villanova
"For all the credit I got for doing things well down the stretch against Kentucky, I should get some blame for not handling stuff very well down the stretch (versus Villanova)" Tom Izzo said.
Notes & Quotes: Michigan State picks up a “big program win” in thrilling double overtime game against Kentucky
"We haven’t accomplished nothing yet," Tom Izzo said. "We won a big game against a team that’s been a little hurt."
Notes & Quotes: Michigan State men’s basketball ready to “handle business” vs. Gonzaga
"The opportunity to play the No. 2 ranked team in the country…anytime you get to do that, that’s a great experience, too," Tom Izzo said.
Notes & Quotes: Turnovers not an issue in Michigan State’s win over Northern Arizona
"When you only have nine turnovers, you can have 65 shots," Tom Izzo said. "That’s probably the most (shots) we’ve had in two years."
Notes & Quotes: Mel Tucker was “proud” of the way Michigan State played against Illinois
Also, Tucker did not have an update regarding the suspended players.
Notes & Quotes: Michigan State basketball prepares for regular season, Jaden Akins progressing
"I’m feeling great," Akins said. "It really felt good being back out there with the guys."