Read more about the article Here’s why we love Big Ten’s basketball win record holder representing Michigan State

Here’s why we love Big Ten’s basketball win record holder representing Michigan State

PHOTO: Tom Izzo broke Bob Knight's all-time Big Ten record for wins with his 354th Saturday night at Illinois. My website homepage: TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said all the right things when he broke Bob Knight’s Big Ten record for career conference wins Saturday night at Illinois. He thanked "all 148 of my players" over the years and the others who helped him along the way to victory No. 354. Of course he…

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Read more about the article Duke struggles with another slow start and comeback that falls short

Duke struggles with another slow start and comeback that falls short

PHOTO (Duke Athletics): Duke's Jalen Johnson puts 24 points, 15 rebound and seven assists. By TOM SHANAHAN The days of Duke basketball sampling ACC teams like Hors d’oeuvres while awaiting the main menu against Virginia, North Carolina and an upstart or two, depending on the season, appears to be an old menu. Pitt, a team Duke had beaten five straight times, defeated the Blue Devils 79-73 on Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center. Duke’s second straight loss…

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