Entering the NCAA Tournament, Michigan State was given a No. 2 seed. Izzo was able to lead his team past No. 15 Bryant in the first round, No. 10 New Mexico in the second round, and No. 6 Ole Miss in the Sweet 16. Unfortunately, the Spartans were unable to beat No. 1 Auburn.

"I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to join Coach Stephens' staff," Kithier said . "I've watched the program from afar for the past three years and am ready to keep bui

The Spartans projected to face Miami (OH) in the first round in Buffalo, N.Y. Michigan State basketball holds a top four seed in the latest ESPN bracketology update for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

English center Lewis Obiorah has committed to Texas, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Obiorah was rumored to be a target of the Spartans this spring, and was even linked to Michigan State via social media followings. However, it appears he will not be joining the Spartans for next season and is heading to Austin, Texas instead.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WILX) - Western Michigan University and head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens have announced the addition of Thomas Kithier to the program as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

A former Michigan State basketball forward is moving forward in his career as a basketball coach and reuniting with a familiar face. On Tuesday, it was announced that Thomas Kithier would be joining Dwayne Stephens' staff at Western Michigan as an assistant coach. The news was first reported by Tony Paul of the Detroit News.

Another former Tom Izzo assistant has earned himself a head coaching position. Saginaw Valley State announced former Michigan State graduate assistant Chris Fow