Looks like Chris Durkin just committed to State! Pretty excited about this pickup, I'm sure Mike will have more later but just wanted to post to let TOC know.

Great article the showcases what I love about Izzo, Spartan basketball and March Madness.

The No. 5 seed MSU women's basketball team won its first-round game in the NCAA Tournament, downing No. 12 seed Marist 55-47 in College Park, MD. Marist had been on a 21-game winning streak. The Spartans will play No. 4 seed Maryland on their home court on Monday at 7:20 p.m.

MSU's last chance at a big recruit for 2013, big man Gavin Schilling will decide next Wednesday. Here, he breaks down his final four: MSU, Minnesota, UCLA and Villanova. From what I've seen, it really seems like it could go any way. On MSU: "Their program is a winning one. What Coach Izzo has done there is amazing. He is a player’s type of coach that spends much time with the team on the court getting his players better as well as off the court. I like Coach Izzo’s style of play and I like the Big Ten style of play. I have a good chance to make an impact as a freshman. The business program is also top of the line and the school is close to home." He apparently will announce his decision on Twitter, @GSchills32.

One of the few options left for MSU's 2013 recruiting class, big man Gavin Schilling will announce his decision next Wednesday between MSU, Villanova, UCLA and Minnesota.

No team has won the national championship after losing its first conference tournament. What about Final Four? Do odds go up the farther you go in the conference tournament? Our friend Chris Mackinder takes a look.

MSU hockey won a CCHA Tournament series for the first time since 2007, winning in Alaska 4-3 in a decisive Game 3. MSU held a 4-1 lead before a third-period rally, but the Spartans held on. They will play at No. 1 seed Miami next weekend.