Vlad Goldin hasn't seen his family in 5 years, all still home in Russia. From Connecticut to Texas, Florida to Michigan, his journey is one of one.

Former Michigan State basketball star Magic Johnson can't wait to see the seventh-ranked Spartans visit Los Angeles for two games in the next week.

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"We're a growth program. We've got a long way to go," Dusty May said of Michigan basketball. A look where Wolverines stand in NCAA tournament picture.

Michigan State ascended to its highest ranking in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll this season on Monday with a move up one spot to No. 7 after another perfect week in Big Ten play. The Spartans went 2-0 on the week with wins over Illinois and Rutgers to improve to 8-0 in conference play.

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines on Monday

After the Michigan State basketball team won their 13th straight game, it marks a first for Tom Izzo in his 30 years with the program.

Michigan State basketball moved up to No. 7 in both the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and the AP in college basketball.

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Michigan Wolverines vs. Purdue Boilermakers on Friday night

Notable notes, stats that stand out, and emerging trends as college basketball closes out the month of January.

Minnesota and Michigan State meet on Tuesday night! Our College Basketball odds series has our Minnesota-Michigan State prediction, odds, and pick.

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