Following No. 24 Michigan State's loss to No. 20 Baylor on Thursday, coach Tom Izzo apologized to his Spartans for putting together a schedule that left little time to practice.
Caleb Swanigan, one of the best high school prospects in the country, announced his commitment to Michigan State on Friday evening.
Magic Johnson, speaking in a familiar role as the Spartans' biggest booster, measured up their performance Sunday in the locker room, telling them they stayed with the plan in the face of adversity, stuck together and that it was "beautiful to watch."
Indiana coach Tom Crean came under heavy scrutiny this week, leading Tom Izzo to come to the defense of his colleague.
Kentucky's John Calipari and Kansas' Bill Self told ESPN on Monday that it'd be extremely difficult for either to leave their current high-profile college jobs for an NBA opening and both added that they haven't been contacted during this latest frenzy.
Lacey Holsworth, the 8-year-old cancer patient known as "Princess Lacey" who forged a bond with the Michigan State basketball team and Adreian Payne, died overnight Wednesday, the family said.
