Kansas up, Michigan down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
NBA draft decisions and some critical prospect commitments have altered our emerging snapshot of the 2019-20 college hoops season.
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2019 Schedule
32-7, 1st in Big Ten
- 11/61L 92-87
- 11/11W 106-82
- 11/14W 80-59
- 11/18W 101-33
- 11/2217W 87-67
- 11/23W 78-68
- 11/27L 82-78
- 11/30W 78-67
- 12/318W 90-68
- 12/8W 63-59
- 12/16W 104-83
- 12/21W 99-69
- 12/29W 88-60
- 1/2W 81-55
- 1/514W 86-77
- 1/8W 77-59
- 1/13W 71-56
- 1/17W 70-64
- 1/2113W 69-55
- 1/2419W 82-67
- 1/27L 73-63
- 2/2L 79-75
- 2/5L 79-74
- 2/9W 79-55
- 2/1220W 67-59
- 2/17W 62-44
- 2/20W 71-60
- 2/247W 77-70
- 3/2L 63-62
- 3/5W 91-76
- 3/97W 75-63
- 3/15W 77-70
- 3/1619W 67-55
- 3/1710W 65-60
- 3/2115W 76-65
- 3/2310W 70-50
- 3/293W 80-63
- 3/311W 68-67
- 4/63L 61-51
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Hausers' picks: Sam to Virginia, Joey to MSU
The Hauser brothers, who said last month they were transferring from Marquette, announced their choices Tuesday. Sam is headed to Virginia, Joey to Michigan State. Both will have to sit out a season.
UNC a big mover in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
North Carolina secured the services of Cole Anthony, and makes a big move up the college basketball preseason rankings for 2019-20.
Video: Dawkins boasted of ties to Miller, others
A video recording of a conversation that was played Wednesday in the college basketball corruption trial featured aspiring sports agent Christian Dawkins promoting his connections to top coaches, including Arizona's Sean Miller.
Spartans add forward Marble to 3-player class
Julius Marble signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to play for coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State next season.
Big Ten POY Winston returning to MSU
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston will return for his senior season in 2019, while forward Nick Ward said he plans to enter the NBA draft.
This Just In
Michigan State All-America guard Cassius Winston is returning for his senior year. The Big Ten player of the year averaged nearly 19 points per game as a junior and broke a Big Ten single-season record with 291 assists.
This Just In
Michigan State junior forward Nick Ward said on Instagram Friday that he is declaring his eligibility for the NBA draft. Ward is not rated among the top 100 prospects in ESPN's ranking.
MSU student who reported rape 'no longer afraid'
Michigan State senior Bailey Kowalski says she feels "empowered" and is "no longer afraid," four years after she said she was raped by three now-former Spartan basketball players.
MSU student who reported rape reveals identity
A Michigan State student who reported being gang-raped by three now-former basketball players publicly identified herself Wednesday in a New York Times article in which she describes how the assault that she reported, and its aftermath, changed her life.
Virginia favored to repeat in 2020 at Vegas books
Caesars Palace has installed Virginia as the 5-1 favorite to win next year's men's college basketball title, with the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook giving 7-1 odds to the Cavaliers and Kentucky as co-favorites.
Where does Virginia rank among all the national championship teams?
Headlined by the 1972 UCLA Bruins, 81 teams have cut down the nets at an NCAA tournament. Virginia became the latest on Monday. Where do the Cavs rank all time?
Loaded Michigan State leads Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The Spartans have nearly everyone back from their Final Four team and project as next season's team to beat.
Courtside: Championship Monday
Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich recap Texas Tech overwhelming Michigan State and Virginia's close call against Auburn (1:30). Plus, they preview tonight's National Championship game between the two teams (13:57) and discuss new allegations against Duke-Zion Williams by Michael Avenatti (33:17).
Mooney, Red Raiders D clamps down 61-51 over Michigan St
For those who thought Texas Tech only plays defense, it's time to meet Matt Mooney.
5 takeaways from Texas Tech's Final Four win over Michigan State
The Red Raiders' defense shut down the Spartans, and now Chris Beard's team has a chance to make history for the program in Monday's title game.
Winston: We knew it would be an ugly game (1:14)
How did Texas Tech take down Michigan State? (1:44)
Zion Williamson offers scouting report on the 2019 Final Four teams
Zion Williamson faced every Final Four team at one point this season. Here's his quick take on each team.
Final Four walk-ons are 'true servants' with chance for a ring
They likely won't see time this weekend. But every 2019 Final Four team has non-scholarship players living the same dream as their more famous teammates.
Final Four predictions (2:27)
Final Four betting guide: Best bets and props
Is Virginia worth betting on as a 5.5-point favorite against Auburn? What about Michigan State? Our handicappers give their favorite Final Four bets, including props.
Duke duo, Morant among Wooden Award finalists
Duke teammates RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson are among the 10 players named to the John R. Wooden Award All-American team. Ja Morant of Murray State and Tennessee's Grant Williams were also invited to the award presentation in Los Angeles.
What coaches are saying about the 2019 Final Four
Anonymous coaches answer key questions about Michigan State, Texas Tech, Virginia and Auburn.
Courtside: Final Four Preview
Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich take a deep dive into the matchups that will define the Final Four. Can Texas Tech speed up the pace of Michigan State and make them uncomfortable (1:36)? Will Virginia be able to survive the barrage of threes from Auburn (13:11)? All that and more as the guys decide who will advance to the National Championship.
2018-19 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 16-4 | - | 32-7 |
| Purdue | 16-4 | - | 26-10 |
| Michigan | 15-5 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | 2 | 23-11 |
| Maryland | 13-7 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Iowa | 10-10 | 6 | 23-12 |
| Minnesota | 9-11 | 7 | 22-14 |
| Ohio State | 8-12 | 8 | 20-15 |
| Indiana | 8-12 | 8 | 19-16 |
| Rutgers | 7-13 | 9 | 14-17 |
| Penn State | 7-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Illinois | 7-13 | 9 | 12-21 |
| Nebraska | 6-14 | 10 | 19-17 |
| Northwestern | 4-16 | 12 | 13-19 |
Top Performers 2018-19
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game77.9
Rebounds Per Game40.6
Assists Per Game18.4
Points Allowed65.134th
2019 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3 |
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Watts Jr. | PG | Signed | 89 |
| Malik Hall | SF | Signed | 88 |
| Julius Marble | PF | Signed | - |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 9 |
| Tournament Record | 64-30 |
| Championship Seasons | 1979, 2000 |
| Tournament Appearances | 31 |