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WATCH: Michigan State's Jaden Akins Speaks After Win Over Oakland

Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins scored 16 points in the Spartans' win over Oakland on Tuesday.

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WATCH: Michigan State's Jaden Akins Speaks After Win Over Oakland

Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins scored 16 points in the Spartans' win over Oakland on Tuesday.

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WATCH: Michigan State's Xavier Booker Speaks After Scoring Career-High Against Oakland

Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker led the way for the Spartans in their 77-58 victory over Oakland on Tuesday.

Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) is fouled by Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Nassim Mashhour (0), during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

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Michigan State Big Man Goes Off For a Double-Double Against Oakland

Michigan State’s Jaxon Kohler scored 14 points and added 10 rebounds in a big win over Oakland.

Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) and Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jaylen Jones (1) fight for the loose ball, during the 2nd period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

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Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Recapping Spartans' Win Over Oakland

Michigan State men's basketball took care of business against Oakland at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, but the Spartans' 77-57 win was certainly no walk in the park.

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MUST WATCH: Oakland's Greg Kampe Joins Michigan State's Tom Izzo's Postgame

Oakland coach Greg Kampe hopped in on Michigan State coach Tom Izzo's postgame press conference following the Spartans' victory over the Golden Grizzlies on Tuesday.

Michigan State Spartans forward Xavier Booker (34) and Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) begin to celebrate as they pull away from the Oakland Golden Grizzlies during the 2nd period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

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Late Surge From Michigan State Lifts Spartans to 77-58 Win Over Oakland

No. 20 Michigan State earned its ninth win of the season in what was a tough test against Oakland.

Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Is Michigan State a Legitimate Contender for Big Ten Title?

With Michigan State's hot start on the season, could it put all the pieces together once more?

Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after making a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Michigan State Legend Turns Back Time With Huge Performance

Former Michigan State Spartans star Draymond Green just posted a huge game with the Golden State Warriors.

Michigan State's Jaden Akins, right, scores as Nebraska's Braxton Meah defends during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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BREAKING: MSU Hoops Moves Up Despite Long Break

Michigan State men's basketball is considered a top-20 team despite having not played this past week.

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Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Previewing MSU-Oakland

Michigan State men's basketball will return from a nine-day break when it goes up against Oakland on Tuesday.

Michigan State's Jase Richardson, right, moves the ball as Nebraska's Ahron Ulis defends during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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3 MSU Players Oakland Should Worry About

These three Michigan State players should be difference-makers against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies.

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, talks with Oakland's head coach Greg Kampe before the game on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. \"They get their players going, the level of intensity just ratchets up and there's nothing you can do about it as a visiting player or team,\" Said Kampe of the Izzone impact.

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3 Things MSU Basketball Must be Aware of Against Oakland

The Michigan State Spartans will face off against Oakland on Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena. Here are three things for Michigan State to focus on against Oakland.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Bowling Green during the first half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

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Why Michigan State Basketball's Long Break Could Be Crucial

Michigan State will look to prosper from its nine-day break rather than fall victim to the time off.

Michigan State's Julia Ayrault (40) and Grace VanSlooten (14) celebrate after going 10-0 and defeating Iowa 68-66 at the Breslin Center Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

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Michigan State Women’s Hoops Stays Undefeated With Big Win

No. 17 Michigan State women’s basketball improved to 10-0 win a narrow victory over No. 21 Iowa.

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, talks with Jase Richardson before the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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What Tom Izzo Hopes to See From His Team Before the New Year

Michigan State's upcoming stretch will be more crucial than some may think.

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Michigan State Looks to Stay Hot When it Heads to LCA

Michigan State will look to keep its momentum going against a struggling Oakland team on Tuesday.

Dec 13, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Former Spartan Forward Wills Grizzlies to High-Scoring Win

Former Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20 points and grabbed seven boards against the Brooklyn Nets

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks on from the sideline during the third quarter in the game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast on the State of Football, Basketball

On this episode of the Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast, our Hondo S. Carpenter Sr. and Attorney Jonathan Schopp talk MSU football and break down the current era of college football before diving into MSU men's basketball.

Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Xavier Booker (34) celebrates his three-point basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Is MSU Sophomore on Track for Breakout Season?

Is this season the breakout year for Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker?

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Michigan State Has Clear Mission for Upcoming Stretch

The Michigan State Spartans must take full advantage of the golden opportunity in front of them.

Michigan State's Jaden Akins celebrates after a Nebraska turnover during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Akins Has Had Strong Senior Season for Michigan State

The Michigan State Spartans have needed a strong senior season out of Jaden Akins. He has delivered so far.

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WATCH: Michigan State's Jase Richardson Talks Oakland, More

Michigan State freshman guard Jase Richardson has quickly become a huge asset to his team.

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WATCH: Michigan State's Jaden Akins Talks Oakland, More

Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins has been embracing his role as the Spartans' leader and through the first 10 games, has been the team's leading scorer.

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WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Talks Oakland, More

Michigan State men's basketball is getting ready for its annual meeting with Oakland.

Michigan State's Szymon Zapala scores against Monmouth during the second half on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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MSU's Zapala's Reason for Joining the Program

Michigan State center Szymon Zapala came to East Lansing "to win."