en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Michigan State Spartans Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/news Detroit Mercy men's hoops will play both MSU and Michigan for the first time since 1997-98, while Oakland and Michigan again play on Opening Night. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:14:12 GMT , The Detroit News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57661641 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57661641 false false Kohler looking to play fifth season of college basketball following court ruling Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:51:39 GMT Stephen Brooks https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57659224 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57659224 true false EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State senior linebacker Jordan Hall has landed on the watch list for the 32nd Chuck Bednarik Award, which is presented annually by the Maxwell Football Club to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:25:46 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57658916 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57658916 false false East Lansing, Mich. -- Keeper Noelle Henning (Milton, Ontario) has been named to Canada Soccer's roster for the upcoming 2026 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, which will be played Sept. 5-27, 2026, in Poland. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:01:52 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57658585 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57658585 false false EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State head wrestling coach Roger Chandler announced the addition of former Spartan heavyweight and NCAA Division II National Champion Ryan Vasbinder to the coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season on Friday afternoon. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:01:46 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57658582 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57658582 false false After a standout career at Michigan State, the "Kohler Bear" spurned blue-blood programs to return home, aiming to propel the Cougars past the NCAA Tournament's opening rounds. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:46:52 GMT Nick Faber https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57656830 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57656830 false false No. 5/6 Michigan State (2-0) at No. 7/8 North Carolina (3-0) Dates/Location Sunday, Aug. 23 | 1 pm Dorrance Field , Chapel Hill, NC. | Gameday Information Ti... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:25:51 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57656592 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57656592 false false Michigan State remains in the mix for some of its top targets in the backcourt across upcoming classes. Head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans will remain busy as multiple prospects will be on campus for visits over the next month. Four-star guard Antonio Pemberton included Michigan State in his final eight schools in July. […] Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:54:40 GMT Greg Patuto https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57655194 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57655194 false false The Spartans' new athletic director wants to get Michigan State into the upper portion of the Big Ten on the NIL front. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:29:10 GMT Jacob Cotsonika https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57654995 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57654995 false false Michigan State men's soccer used a four-goal second-half scoring eruption to pull away from a 2-2 halftime score en route to a 6-2 rout over UAlbany Thursday night at DeMartin Stadium in the 2026 season opener. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:54:03 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57653011 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57653011 false false Former Michigan State power forward Jaxon Kohler has officially made his transfer commitment. He’s headed back home. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:53:48 GMT Connor Muldowney https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57652745 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57652745 false false Kohler spent four seasons with the Spartans and was a captain last year. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:40:46 GMT Matt Wenzel https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57652682 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57652682 false false Jaxon Kohler played four seasons at Michigan State and his college career seemed over until a court ruling last month. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:05:10 GMT , The Detroit News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57652483 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57652483 false false The Spartans' starting power forward last year is set to join a new team. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:27:31 GMT Jacob Cotsonika https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57652232 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/michigan-state-spartans-basketball/articles/57652232 false false