BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Michigan State has received a substantial donation to its athletic program. Grand Rapids based founder and Acrisure CEO Greg Williams has donated $401M to Michigan State with $290 going to its athletic program, per 247Sports. Fundraising and donations have become a key part to the success of programs in the NIL era and this is sure to give Michigan … [Read more...] about Michigan State receives $401M donation for its athletic department
Michigan tops this season’s first NET rankings
By JAMES MADDEN Following a dominant 3-0 week at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas that featured a 40-point win against Gonzaga, Michigan came in at No. 1 in this season’s initial NET rankings. The Wolverines are followed by Duke, Purdue, Vanderbilt and Gonzaga to round out the rest of the top five. The NET rankings are the NCAA Tournament selection committee’s top … [Read more...] about Michigan tops this season’s first NET rankings
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo ‘saddened’ by transactional state of college basketball
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ NEW YORK–The Transfer Portal has become one of the biggest factors in a team’s success in the NIL era. But in a day and age where players are constantly on the move, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo still prioritizes continuity. “Transfer portal recruitment is almost bigger than winning games,” Izzo said after the Spartans 83-66 victory against … [Read more...] about Michigan State coach Tom Izzo ‘saddened’ by transactional state of college basketball
Five Stepinac High School seniors sign with Division 1 schools
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & ADAM ZAGORIA White Plains (N.Y.) Archbishop Stepinac High School, ranked No. 1 in the nation by MaxPreps, had five seniors sign with their respective colleges on Thursday. The 7-foot twins, Adonis and Darius Ratliff signed with USC, a pairing that has head coach Eric Musselman anticipating next season. “Looking forward to coaching … [Read more...] about Five Stepinac High School seniors sign with Division 1 schools
Top-25 forward Maximo Adams to commit on Friday
By JAMES MADDEN Maximo Adams – a top-25 ranked forward in the class of 2026 is expected to announce his commitment on Friday, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi reported. The 6-foot-7 forward from Sierra Canyon (CA) will choose between Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina and Texas. Adams recently visited all four schools and also visited Kansas in September before cutting his … [Read more...] about Top-25 forward Maximo Adams to commit on Friday