lansingstatejournal.com —  While considering the best Big Ten basketball rivalries during Tuesday’s broadcast of Ohio State’s win over Purdue, ESPN’s Dan Dakich said everyone considers Michigan State a rival because of the Spartans’ sustained success. From MSU’s perspective, Ohio State’s certainly rising on its list. read more »
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theonlycolors.com —  Chris from Eleven Warriors answers some questions about the Buckeyes. read more »
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spartansportsnetwork.com —  With a shot to move into the Big Ten's top spot, Tom Izzo talks about the matchups in Saturday's game with Ohio State read more »
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aol.sportingnews.com —  Ohio State can take a commanding two-game lead in the loss column in the Big Ten standings with a victory over the Spartans. The Buckeyes haven’t lost at home since Feb. 17, 2010 — to fourth-ranked Purdue by three. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Michigan State travels to Ohio State for a meeting between the top two teams in the Big Ten. The two teams are among the three best defensive teams, the three best offensive teams and the top two rebounding teams in the conference. The game also features Spartan senior Draymond Green and Buckeye sophomore Jared Sullinger, the top two contenders for Big Ten Player of the Year. read more »
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spartanstate.com —  The 2012 Spartan Basketball class is one of Tom Izzo's most heralded. One 5-star and three 4-star rated prospects make up the 2012 recruiting class. Most recruiting services are ranking this as a top 5 class. Headlined by the top shooting guard in the nation Gary Harris. read more »
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spartansportsnetwork.com —  Will Tieman and Coach Izzo talk about Saturday's road game against Ohio State read more »
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mlive.com —  Michigan State basketball icon Earvin "Magic" Johnson shocked the world in 1991 when he announced he had contracted HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Johnson was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers at the time. More than 20 years later, Johnson's decision to go public about his diagnosis will be featured in an ESPN film titled "The Announcement," according to the New York Times. read more »
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danpatrick.com —  Michigan State coach Tom Izzo joined guest host Bonnie Bernstein to talk about his season and more. read more »
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espn.go.com —  Jay Bilas provides a breakdown of Saturdays game and make a prediction read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Michigan State men's basketball signee Gary Harris was named a McDonald's All-American on Thursday, Feb. 9. The prep senior at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Ind., is the 11th recruit under MSU head coach Tom Izzo to earn McDonald's All-America honors. Harris will suit up for the East squad in the game at Chicago's United Center on March 28, becoming the 15th McDonald's All-American to play for Michigan State dating back to 1977. read more »
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mlive.com —  The crew of the USS Carl Vinson this week received a token of appreciation from Michigan State, one that salutes the sailors and celebrates their aircraft carrier's role in November's history-making basketball game. read more »
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mlive.com —  "These are the games I wish I was back for," Roe said, before a playful handshake exchange with former teammate Draymond Green, "big-time showdowns like this, with a very big-time offensive player like (Jared) Sullinger." read more »
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statenews.com —  The No. 11 Spartans (19-5 overall, 8-3 Big Ten) and No. 3 Buckeyes (21-3, 9-2) both are at or near the top of the Big Ten in most statistical categories, including No. 1 (Ohio State) and No. 2 (MSU) in scoring margin and vice versa in rebounding. Also, MSU and Ohio State are two of just three teams in the Big Ten who have yet to lose a game at home this season. read more »
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freep.com —  Michigan State freshman point guard Travis Trice remembers playing against Ohio State point guard Aaron Craft when both were in high school in Ohio. Craft played on an AAU team with Buckeyes star center Jared Sullinger. read more »
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