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Impact Izzone is the only podcast devoted entirely to MSU men’s basketball. Each week during the season, Impact 89FM basketball beat reporters bring you the latest news, analysis and more.
College basketball is around the corner, and the Impact Izzone is back! This year’s brand new crew previews Michigan State’s season opener, provides season record predictions, along with previewing some other Big Ten teams to look out for this season.
Michael Markoch takes over the hosting duties for Impact Izzone as he is joined by Brendan Schabath and Luca Melloni to discuss MSU’s recent victory over Iowa, some noteworthy players on the team and the Spartans’ upcoming contest against Purdue. Check it all out now!
In this episode of Impact Izzone Michael Markoch and Brendan Schabath take you through all the happenings over the last three games for Michigan State basketball, the current state of affairs in the program and preview a tough road matchup for the Spartans against Indiana. All that and more on the latest edition of Impact Izzone.
As the Impact Izzone returns in 2023, Brendan Schabath, Michael Markoch and Luca Melloni break down the happenings around Michigan State basketball over the holiday break. A break in which the Spartans won seven games in a row, most recently on the road against No. 18 Wisconsin. The guys break down that big win for MSU as well as preview the Spartans’ matchup against Illinois coming Friday at 9:00 pm. Plus, a look into the crazy Big Ten season so far. Check out the latest edition of Impact Izzone right now!
After a brief break due to the end of the semester, Brendan Schabath, Luca Melloni and Michael Markoch are back to recap the first 11 games of Michigan State’s season. The guys give their take on where MSU can improve, some injury updates and what to expect in the next two non-conference games before the new year. All that and more on this edition of Impact Izzone.
On this debut episode of the 8th season of Impact Izzone, the crew of Brendan Schabath, Luca Melloni and Michael Markoch recap MSU basketball's loss to Gonzaga. The guys also preview the matchup against Kentucky in the Champions Classic as well as share their predictions for MSU's team this season. All your MSU basketball needs are in this episode of Impact Izzone!
On this debut episode of the 8th season of Impact Izzone, the crew of Brendan Schabath, Luca Melloni and Michael Markoch recap MSU basketball's loss to Gonzaga. The guys also preview the matchup against Kentucky in the Champions Classic as well as share their predictions for MSU's team this season. All your MSU basketball needs are in this episode of Impact Izzone!
On this special episode of Impact Izzone from Greenville: Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath preview Michigan State's NCAA Tournament first round matchup with Davidson.
On this special episode of Impact Izzone from Indianapolis: Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath recap Michigan State's Big Ten tournament quarterfinal win against Wisconsin and preview the Spartans matchup with Purdue in the semifinals.
On this special episode of Impact Izzone: Brendan Schabath, Trent Balley and Luke Sloan recap Michigan State's Big Ten tournament-opening win against Maryland, preview the Spartans quarterfinal matchup against Wisconsin and discuss some early results from other teams in the tournament.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Brendan Schabath recap Michigan State's senior day win against Maryland and preview the Big Ten men's basketball tournament with full predictions for the bracket.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath are joined by Julian Mitchell and Natalie Kerwin, alumni of WDBM and former co-hosts of Impact Izzone. The crew recaps Michigan State's win over Purdue and loss to Michigan, finishing the show with a preview of Thursday's Ohio State game. Julian and Natalie also share their thoughts on life after college and give some updates on their careers.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath take a deep dive into the state of Michigan State men's basketball following three straight losses and defeats in seven of the Spartans last 11 games.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Brendan Schabath, Trent Balley and Luke Sloan are joined by special guest Rico Beard, host of The Valenti Show with Rico on 97.1 The Ticket. Brendan, Trent, Luke and Rico recap Michigan State's win over Michigan, preview this week's games against Maryland and Rutgers, discuss various storylines surrounding the Spartans and run through Rico's thoughts on some football topics.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Brendan Schabath share their favorite Christmas gifts and New Years resolutions, recap Michigan State's games over winter break, run through an Impact Izzone Mailbag, preview the Spartans upcoming games and finish with an edition of the College Basketball Bonanza w/ Brendan Schabath.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Brendan Schabath are in the Christmas spirit! The trio recaps Michigan State's wins over Louisville and Toledo, previews the Spartans games against Minnesota and Penn State and runs through a College Basketball Bonanza.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath recap Michigan State's performances in the Battle 4 Atlantis, preview the Spartans upcoming games with Louisville and Toledo and debut the College Basketball Bonanza.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Luke Sloan and Trent Balley recap Michigan State's loss to Kansas and win over Western Michigan, preview the Spartans upcoming game against Butler and share stories from WDBM's trip to New York City.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Bailey, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath make predictions for Michigan State's season, preview the Big Ten and break down Michigan State's season opener against Kansas in the Champions Classic.
On this episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Bailey, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath check in from Big Ten basketball media days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Trent, Luke and Brendan discussed the most significant takeaways from Michigan State men's and women's basketball's media appearances and took a look around the Big Ten after the coaches and players hit the podium.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath celebrate March Madness by discussing Michigan State's NCAA tournament draw, previewing the Spartans' first four matchup with UCLA and diving into the rest of this year's NCAA tournament bracket.
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On this episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath discuss Michigan State's vengeful win over the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines to close out the regular season. The crew looks at the Big Ten Tournament pool and predicts how far the Spartans can get, starting with their Thursday matchup against Maryland. Finally, they talk big picture and predict what seed the Spartans will get in the NCAA Tournament.
On this rapid episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath give their takes on what went wrong for the Michigan State Spartans in their weekend loss to Maryland before recapping what went right in their bounce-back win over Indiana on Tuesday. The crew then looks at some big picture questions regarding the Spartans' NCAA Tournament hopes and previews Thursday's matchup with No. 2 Michigan before wrapping it up with The 4-Point Play.
On this episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley and Brendan Schabath recap the Spartans’ monumental upset over No. 4 Ohio State on Thursday. They then look at the big-picture implications for the Spartans, including scenarios for them to make the NCAA Tournament. They round out the show by previewing Sunday’s matchup with the Maryland Terrapins.
On this episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley and Brendan Schabath recap the Spartans' monumental upset over No. 4 Ohio State on Thursday. They then look at the big-picture implications for the Spartans, including scenarios for them to make the NCAA Tournament. They round out the show by previewing Sunday's matchup with the Maryland Terrapins.
On this episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath break down Michigan State's two-game winning streak, with victories over Indiana and No. 5 Illinois. They discuss what these wins mean for the Spartans' big picture before looking ahead to Thursday's matchup with No. 7 Ohio State. Brendan rounds out the show with a new edition of "4-Point Play" (even though it may or may not be a 5-point play).
On this episode of Impact Izzone: The crew breaks down the Spartans' back-to-back losses to No. 15 Iowa and Purdue. Then, they discuss the big picture implications of this season for MSU, and if there is any hope left at an NCAA Tournament berth. Finally, they talk about 2022 five-star center Enoch Boakye decommitting from MSU before making predictions for the Spartans' clash with Indiana this weekend and rounding out the show with "The 4-Point Play."
On this episode of Impact Izzone: The crew is back! In their first episode together since early January, Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath recap the Michigan State Spartans' two-game winning streak over Nebraska and Penn State. They then look ahead to the Spartans' weekend matchup with No. 15 Iowa before Brendan rounds out the show with a new installment of "4-Point Play."
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath are joined alongside special guest Eric Bach to break down Michigan State's road loss to No. 8 Iowa. The trio also discusses the team's outlook moving forward, previews the upcoming Nebraska game, and closes the show with the four-point play with Brendan Schabath.
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On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath, alongside special guest Eric Bach, discuss the breaking news of Michigan State's cancellation of the Iowa game, recap the Purdue loss, debate about some big picture issues for the Spartans and finish the episode with the four-point play.
Follow @WDBMSports on Twitter for more MSU men's basketball coverage.
On this episode of Impact Izzone: the crew of Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath take a look back at No. 23 Michigan State's three-game losing streak before giving their thoughts on back-to-back wins over Nebraska and No. 15 Rutgers. They then look ahead to the Spartans' matchup with Purdue and round out the show with a new edition of "4-Point Play" hosted by Schabath.
On this episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley, Luke Sloan and Brendan Schabath break down the Spartans' road loss to Northwestern for their first loss of the season. The crew then previews the No. 12 Spartans' Christmas Day matchup with the No. 9 Wisconsin Badgers before rounding out the show with a brand new segment called "4-Point Play" hosted by Schabath.
On this episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley, Brendan Schabath and Luke Sloan give their reactions to the No. 4 Spartans' victories over Detroit Mercy and Western Michigan this weekend to improve to 5-0 on the season. The crew then looks ahead to the Spartans' matchup with the No. 18 Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday and takes a look at the Big Ten standings to round out the show.
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On this week's edition of the Impact Izzone podcast, Trent Balley, Brendan Schabath and Luke Sloan break down the No. 8 Michigan State Spartans' wins over Notre Dame and No. 6 Duke to improve to 3-0 on the season. The crew then discusses the effect on Cassius Winston of the Russell Westbrook trade to to Washington Wizards. They round out the show by looking ahead to the Spartans' back-to-back home matchups with Detroit Mercy and Western Michigan.
On this episode of Impact Izzone: Trent Balley, Brendan Schabath and Luke Sloan recap the Michigan State Spartans' 83-67 victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles, as they improve to 1-0 on the brand new season. The crew discusses the starting lineup and depth of the team before making some predictions regarding the Spartans' upcoming matchups vs. Notre Dame at home on Saturday and at Duke on Tuesday.
On the season premiere of Impact Izzone: new host Trent Balley is joined by Brendan Schabath and Luke Sloan to discuss Michigan State's selections in the NBA draft and preview the 2020 Spartans.
On this episode of Impact Izzone, Julian Mitchell, Trent Balley, and Natalie Kerwin discuss what life has been like over this past week. They recap the MSU season and go back through the predictions from the first episode of this season. Finally, Natalie and Julian say their goodbyes to Impact Izzone and MSU. Tune in next season for Impact Izzone with Trent Balley!
Recorded days before the news of the NCAA canceling the tournament, the crew of Julian Mitchell, Trent Balley, and Natalie Kerwin recapped Michigan State’s five-game stretch to end the season and give their opinions on the All-Big Ten honors that came out. Lastly, they invited Brock Balley of Brocketology on the podcast to talk MSU’s...
Recorded days before the news of the NCAA canceling the tournament, the crew of Julian Mitchell, Trent Balley, and Natalie Kerwin recapped Michigan State's five-game stretch to end the season and give their opinions on the All-Big Ten honors that came out. Lastly, they invited Brock Balley of Brocketology on the podcast to talk MSU's title hopes and seeding in the tournament.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Julian Mitchell, Trent Balley and Natalie Kerwin try to make sense of Michigan State's three-minute crumble against Maryland. The Big Three also talk about the Big Ten Conference, whose winning the regular season, POY and more. Finally, they end the show with a preview of Thursday's game against Nebraska.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone the crew of Julian Mitchell, Trent Balley and Natalie Kerwin are joined by special guest Jayna Bardahl, men's basketball beat reporter from The State News. They foursome recap Michigan State's loss to Michigan in Ann Arbor and the big win over Illinois. They also get into the twitter mailbag and answer your questions. Lastly, the group previews Saturday's matchup with No. 9 Maryland.
On this week’s episode of Impact Izzone, host Julian Mitchell, Trent Balley and Natalie Kerwin open the show talking about Julian and Trent’s hilarious trip to Madison Wisconsin. They breakdown the Spartans recent losses to Wisconsin and Penn State and look ahead to a rivalry matchup with Michigan and away against Illinois. Follow @WDBMSports for...
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone, host Julian Mitchell, Trent Balley and Natalie Kerwin open the show talking about Julian and Trent's hilarious trip to Madison Wisconsin. They breakdown the Spartans recent losses to Wisconsin and Penn State and look ahead to a rivalry matchup with Michigan and away against Illinois.
The men's basketball beat takes a moment to reflect on the passing of Kobe, Gianna and the seven others lost in the helicopter crash, discuss MSU's week on the road, break down the hectic Big Ten, and preview MSU's upcoming week.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Julian Mitchell, Natalie Kerwin and Trent Balley recap Michigan State's victory over Wisconsin and preview the team's next two road games against Indiana and Minnesota.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone: Julian Mitchell, Natalie Kerwin and Trent Balley recap Michigan State men's basketball's recent stretch of games, including games against Michigan, Minnesota and Purdue. The trio then runs through Twitter questions and previews the Spartans next contest against Wisconsin.
On this week’s episode of Impact Izzone: Julian Mitchell, Natalie Kerwin and Trent Balley headline episode three of season seven with an update on Michigan State men’s basketball’s recent games in Maui, and the team’s game against Duke. The trio then answers Twitter questions and previews the Spartans next game against Rutgers.
On this episode of Impact Izzone, Julian, Trent, and Natalie break down the big win for the Spartans over Seton Hall and look towards the Maui Invitational.
Check out this rapid reaction podcast episode of Impact Izzone as Trent Balley, Julian Mitchell and Joe Dandron break down the Spartans 69-62 loss to Kentucky in the Champions Classic, recorded live from New York City postgame.
Check out this rapid reaction podcast episode of Impact Izzone as Trent Balley, Julian Mitchell and Joe Dandron break down the Spartans 69-62 loss to Kentucky in the Champions Classic, recorded live from New York City postgame.
The Impact Izzone crew is back for the first episode of season seven, as Michigan State is set to begin its 2019-20 season against Kentucky in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden. Host Julian Mitchell returns for his second season behind the mic, joined by newcomers Natalie Kerwin and Trent Balley, who made their Izzone debuts in the episode.
The trio kicks off the show with a recap of MSU’s exhibition game against Albion and a discussion on Joshua Langford’s lingering foot injury and its effect on the team.
Later in the episode, the three beat reporters give their predictions for MSU’s season as a whole and individual player performances.
Julian, Natalie and Trent close the episode with a preview of the Spartans’ opening night game against Kentucky in New York City.
Take a listen to our men’s basketball postgame show recorded from the confines of the Breslin Center at the end of our recorded broadcast of tonight’s action between MSU and Albion.
Henry Menigoz and Joe Dandron break down the impending matchup with Kentucky next Tuesday and what MSU showed in their first real-live action this season.
Julian is joined by Joey Ellis, Kyle Turk, Amanda Poole and Focal Point’s Griffin Stroin in the final episode of season six of Impact Izzone. The crew wraps up the MSU men’s basketball season including each of their thoughts on the overall season. They also talk about the upcoming recruiting class and what it means for the Spartans. In part two of the show, Julian hosts the Impact Izzone awards, including awards for Most Improved Player, freshman of the year and Most Valuable Player.
For the entire discussion with ESPN’s Jay Williams, Julian and the guys talk MSU, pickup basketball and more!
Julian’s joined by Joey Ellis, Kyle Turk and Focal Point’s Griffin Stroin on a live Impact Izzone from Minneapolis! After MSU lost their national semifinal to Texas Tech, the guys go through what went wrong for the Spartans as well as a short look back at the season. In part 2, the guys are joined by ESPN’s Jay Williams, who talked MSU-Texas Tech as well as giving NBA draft input on Cassius Winston, Xavier Tillman and Nick Ward.
The guys talk beating Zion, preparing for Texas Tech and airplane travel. Back in-studio, Julian Mitchell welcomes Joe Dandron, Joey Ellis and Kyle Turk to this week’s Impact Izzone. After MSU conquered Mt. Zion and beat Duke in the Elite Eight, can the Spartans go on to win the whole thing?
It’s AN EMERGENCY PODCAST!! Host Julian Mitchell calls in Kyle Turk, Joey Ellis and Joe Dandron from Washington D.C. to break down the Spartans’ Sweet 16 win over LSU. The crew also look ahead to the Elite 8 matchup between the Spartans and the Duke Blue Devils.
LIVE from Des Moines, Iowa, it’s Impact Izzone on the road! Julian Mitchell brings on Joey Ellis and Kyle Turk to talk Big Ten championships, Bradley and MSU’s Saturday matchup with Minnesota.
Julian, Amanda, Luke and Kyle are back in the United Center to recap Saturday's semifinal action. After Michigan State slipped past Wisconsin, John Beilein's Wolverines blew past Minnesota to set up part three of the Big Ten's best teams. With a conference tournament championship within grasp, can Tom Izzo's team patch their way towards another championship?
Live from the United Center, it's another Impact Izzone! Following MSU's 77-70 win over Ohio State in the Big Ten quarterfinal, Julian and Amanda bring Luke Sloan and Kyle Turk back on as the four dish on what they saw firsthand from Chicago. The crew reacts to Foster Loyer's superb effort and Nick Ward's return while looking ahead to tomorrow's semifinal with Wisconsin.
Julian and Amanda welcome Joe Dandron, Luke Sloan and Kyle Turk to the show to go over a big week of Big Ten basketball. After Michigan State beat Michigan on Saturday night to clinch a share of the Big Ten title, the panel goes over the ninth Tom Izzo conference title and talks about a much-improved Xavier Tillman's performance in the biggest game of the year. After that, Julian and Amanda take a look back at their preseason predictions that were made alongside former host Ryan Cole. Lastly, with a trip to Chicago looming this weekend, they give their picks and outlook for the Big Ten tournament at the United Center.
After Michigan State delivered their signature performance of the season on Sunday, the Impact Izzone crew breaks down exactly how the Spartans were able to snap their three-game losing streak against Michigan. Julian Mitchell, Amanda Poole, Joey Ellis and Kyle Turk discuss Cassius Winston's fantastic performance, Tom Izzo's coaching against John Beilein and ask if MSU is poised to recapture a share of the Big Ten regular-season title. With three massive games left on the schedule, the crew also previews Indiana, Nebraska and Michigan.
It's finally here! After months of anticipation, the first Michigan-Michigan State matchup of the season is here! Hosts Julian Mitchell and Amanda Poole welcome Luke Sloan and Kyle Turk to a big-time episode of Impact Izzone! With wins over Ohio State and Rutgers for MSU earlier in the week, the two in-state teams are tied atop the Big Ten heading into a rivalry game on Sunday. The panel takes an in-depth look at the matchups and situations that will play out in Sunday's top-10 matchup.
On this week's special Valentine's Day episode of Impact Izzone, Julian Mitchell is joined by Amanda Poole, Luke Sloan and first-time guest Luke Saccone to break down Michigan State's victories against Minnesota and then No. 20 Wisconsin. The panel then answered questions from Impact alum Zach Swiecicki, leading to a debate about who should be the one taking a last-second shot for the Spartans. The crew round it out with previews and predictions of Michigan State's upcoming matchups against Ohio State and Rutgers, welcoming on Carson Hathaway as this week's guest picker.
Host Julian Mitchell is back for this week's Impact Izzone, as Joey Ellis and Kyle Turk are back to analyze Michigan State's consecutive losses to Indiana and Illinois. With MSU seemingly in a tailspin, the guys discuss Nick Ward's impact, Cassius Winston's legs and how to fix the lineup after head coach Tom Izzo tinkered with it during a road upset loss at Illinois. With a chance for a home win over Minnesota approaching, the guys chat about the state of the Big Ten and look ahead to a road matchup with Wisconsin in midweek.
Julian, Amanda, Joey and Kyle talk the Purdue loss before ringing up Brendan Quinn, the MSU and Michigan basketball beat writer at The Athletic and co-host of The Moving Screen podcast.
Julian Mitchell is joined this week by two new guest hosts in Kyle Turk and Trent Balley. The crew breaks down MSU's wins against Maryland and Iowa, then dives into the potential for the rest of the season. With nine games down in conference play, the crew takes a look into the current outlook of the Big Ten. The hosts also answer questions from Twitter and debate Matt McQuaid's career as a Spartan. The guys end the episode with an outlook on Purdue.
On this week's episode of Impact Izzone, Julian Mitchell, Amanda Poole and Luke Sloan breakdown Michigan State’s two road victories against Penn State and Nebraska. The group then looks at the Big Ten conference and how Michigan State and Michigan have set themselves apart as the only undefeated conference teams. They then dive into the mailbag to answer questions from the fans and finish by previewing the next two games at home against Maryland and then on the road for Iowa.
Julian Mitchell takes over for Ryan Cole in the host's chair, as it's our first Impact Izzone of 2019! Amanda Poole, Joe Dandron and Luke Sloan make up this week's panel as the group goes over the start of Big Ten play and recaps everything that happened over winter break. With a 9-game winning streak on the cards for Tom Izzo's team, the panel discusses the chance to make it 10 at Penn State on Sunday. With almost a whole month's worth of games to discuss, there's plenty of talking points to come out of a perfect December for the No. 6 Spartans.
Ryan Cole says farewell to the podcast that has been so close to him for three and a half years. He’s joined by a special caller and reminisces with Julian Mitchell and Amanda Poole.
Ryan Cole says farewell to the podcast that has been so close to him for three and a half years. He's joined by a special caller and reminisces with Julian Mitchell and Amanda Poole.
Ryan Cole, Julian Mitchell and Amanda Poole answer your Twitter questions and break down the big two wins in the early Big Ten season!
Ryan Cole, Julian Mitchell and Amanda Poole break down the Las Vegas Invitational championship and the subsequent road loss to Louisville for MSU men's basketball. They dive into what went wrong and what the recent results mean for the program as the season trudges on. They preview Rutgers and Iowa as the Big Ten season starts a bit early.
The Impact Izzone crew is back to give their takeaways from MSU's three-game blowout streak as they tune up for the gauntlet upcoming. They touch on MSU recruiting news and even share their early underachievers and overachievers for the team. Then, they preview the Las Vegas Invitational and give their predictions on how the Spartans will do in their difficult stretch of six straight high-major games.
MSU may have lost their season opener Tuesday, but Ryan, Julian and Amanda have a blast bringing you a breakdown of what went right and wrong in the Kansas loss. Plus, they answer Twitter questions and preview two home games: Florida Gulf Coast and Louisiana-Monroe.
In what always turns out to be a fun show, the team puts together their best predictions for the season! Ryan, Julian and Amanda put their thoughts out there before the season tips off for MSU basketball. They look at the news from the exhibition season, including from the secret scrimmage with Gonzaga, before previewing the season opener against No. 1 Kansas.
FINALLY we will have some real basketball to talk about next week! But in the meantime, tune into Ryan Cole, Amanda Poole and Julian Mitchell breaking down the biggest storylines coming out of MSU Basketball Media Day. Hear from the hopeful Spartans as they look to avenge a disappointing early season exit last year.
Basketball season is here! To get you caught up with all the latest in Michigan State men's basketball, Ryan Cole welcomes in two new co-hosts to the show: Julian Mitchell and Amanda Poole. The three dive into their expectations for the Spartans, discuss the captains and some preseason events, and look at some of the biggest names that will have to take a step forward for this year's team.
The final episode has come and gone for Davey Segal. He’s joined by Ryan Cole as they wrap up the season for MSU basketball with their season awards (3:42) and grades for the senior class (35:35). Then, the two share an emotional farewell (46:30) as Davey nears graduation, with tributes from Ryan and a special...
Although the on-the-court talk has subsided, there’s still plenty to discuss surrounding MSU basketball, and Ryan Cole and Davey Segal are here to lay it all out. They look at the recent news surrounding a walk-on’s March arrest (3:50) and word from a federal lawsuit about an alleged sexual assault committed by three former players...
A week after Miles Bridges opted to declare for the NBA Draft, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Nick Ward both did the same. Ryan Cole and Davey Segal analyze the decisions for both before answering a plethora of Twitter questions from listeners and welcoming on Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch to discuss all the happenings...
The first major headline of the offseason has come and gone for Michigan State basketball. Miles Bridges announced he will enter the 2018 NBA Draft, and Ryan Cole and Davey Segal are here to break down his decision and his Spartan career. They then look at the season as a whole and how it will...
Michigan State’s season is over. Ryan Cole and Davey Segal analyze what went wrong in the Spartans’ 55-53 loss to Syracuse at Little Caesars Arena. They delve into the coaching decisions that led to the loss as well as the team’s stone-cold shooting performance. They then take a look at their busted brackets before previewing...
Ryan Cole and Davey Segal are mad. Why? Because it’s MARCH MADNESS! Michigan State is the No. 3 seed in the Midwest, but most importantly, they play in Detroit this weekend in the first and second rounds. They preview the Spartans’ road to a potential national title, including the first matchup against Bucknell. How far...
Live from New York, it’s the Impact Izzone podcast! Ryan Cole and Davey Segal share their crazy #ImpactOnTheRoad travel adventures and how they finally got to Madison Square Garden in time for Michigan State’s locker room access following their win over Wisconsin. They break down the game and the rest of the Big Ten tournament...
It’s time. It’s March. Big Life. Big Stage. Big Apple. Big Ten. Say what you will, this week’s Impact Izzone podcast is loaded with excitement as the calendar turns to Tom Izzo’s favorite month. Ryan Cole and Davey Segal break down the outright Big Ten champs’ win over Wisconsin (2:45) before honoring the Spartans’ All-Big...
The Michigan State Spartans are Big Ten champs! Ryan Cole and Davey Segal dive into the historic accomplishment for the Spartans, made possible after a monster comeback victory over Northwestern and a Senior Night dub against Illinois. They look at the ceremonies that followed at the Breslin and hear from Gavin Schilling, Ben Carter and...
Fresh off two monster wins over Purdue and Minnesota, Ryan Cole and Davey Segal give the state of the Spartans’ men’s basketball team. They dive into what made the top-5 victory over the Boilermakers an all-time great win (3:58) and discuss the festivities surrounding the Jud Heathcote Tribute Game (28:33). Then, they look at the...
With the Spartans’ biggest game of the season looming, Ryan Cole and Davey Segal break down the state of Michigan State basketball. They’re joined by Noah Goad to talk about the Spartans’ road wins over Indiana and Iowa before looking at the big game Saturday against Purdue.
Following reports from ESPN’s Outside the Lines over the MSU basketball program’s handlings of sexual assault allegations in 2010, Tom Izzo has come to the forefront of the storylines at Michigan State. Ryan Cole and Davey Segal look at just what the reports mean for the program. Ryan is then joined by Brendan Quinn, MSU...
The Spartan basketball team is, well, back on track after wins over Indiana and Illinois. Ryan Cole and Davey Segal look into what has the Spartans clicking again and look ahead to a rigorous three-game week.
According to the MSU fan base, the sky is falling around the Breslin Center. Ryan Cole and Davey Segal break down just what has gone wrong in the last two weeks for Spartan basketball, compounded by a home loss to Michigan. They look at the positives and negatives–but mostly negatives–from the rivalry defeat before moving...
Ryan Cole and Davey Segal come back from winter break with plenty of MSU basketball to talk about. They talk about Sunday’s loss to Ohio State and Wednesday’s tight overtime victory over Rutgers. Then, they’re joined by everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man: Crisler Spidey! They preview the big rivalry matchup Saturday between Michigan and Michigan...
While Ryan Cole is stuck in cold Michigan, Davey Segal is getting his tan on in sunny Miami. The split doesn’t mean an end to the Impact Izzone podcast though, as Davey calls in to talk about MSU men’s basketball’s 11-game winning streak. They give out Christmas and Hanukkah gifts before looking ahead to the...
Ryan Cole and Davey Segal put aside their final exams for a little while to bring you this week’s breakdown of MSU basketball! They look at what went right and wrong against Southern Utah. Then, they take a gander at the NBA to see what Michigan State’s former players are doing in the pros. Finally,...
Ryan Cole and Davey Segal bring you a surprising conference play edition of Impact Izzone! Yes, there are actually conference games to talk about. They discuss MSU men’s basketball’s winning streak and answer some Twitter questions, including one that sparks a heated debate over Tom Izzo’s handling of Nick Ward in the Rutgers game. Yet...
This week, Ryan Cole and Davey Segal bring you a loaded show, starting with Michigan State’s PK80 wins in Portland, Oregon. Then, Ryan and Davey are joined by Chris Solari, MSU football and basketball beat writer for the Detroit Free Press (28:56). They talk about the Spartans’ PK80 championship before looking ahead to a top-5...
Davey Segal and Ryan Cole are on the road back from the Champions Classic, where MSU dropped a top 2 matchup to Duke. They couldn’t wait to break down the game, so they bring you a special car edition of Impact Izzone from Davey’s Freddy Fusion.
Our fearless leader makes a guest appearance on this episode, as Blake Froling calls in to preview MSU basketball’s season with Ryan Cole and Davey Segal. They make predictions galore about the team’s chances at a national title, and put players on the ever-important Impact Izzone Awards Watch List. The best hour of MSU basketball...
Ryan Cole and Davey Segal bring you the most jam-packed episode of the Impact Izzone podcast yet. In the first part of this episode, they discuss MSU basketball’s newest signees in the 2018 recruiting class and how the scholarship situation will play out. Then, they bring coverage of the Spartans’ big mission to make a...
Ryan Cole and Davey Segal are excited to talk about some actual basketball games! They recap the first two exhibition games, including a special charity game against Georgia in Grand Rapids. They also have some breaking news before discussing the upcoming matchup against Hillsdale.
Ryan Cole and Davey Segal bring you everything you need to know about MSU men’s basketball, which is headed into its exhibition season. The guys bring some breaking news and review Michigan State Madness before talking about some game action coming up. And of course, they offer some predictions.
You read that right. Ryan Cole and Davey Segal bring you back to the Impact Izzone as the MSU basketball season approaches. They review the offseason and break down just how the team began to gain so much hype. They discuss their three things to watch and even add in an Izzone update.
Ryan Cole and Davey Segal close out the year that was with a bang. Impact Izzone caps off the year with some recruiting news (3:46), then they answer some Twitter questions (17:46). They look ahead to the 2017-18 MSU basketball roster (27:05) and grade the outgoing senior class (36:43). Finally, Ryan and Davey give out...
Impact Izzone is all over the BREAKING NEWS from East Lansing: Miles Bridges is returning for his sophomore season. Davey Segal and Ryan Cole were at the announcement and share their takeaways. Then, they break down the Spartans’ roster going into the 2017-18 season. Finally, they grade the Spartans’ junior class–that is, Lourawls “Tum Tum”...
Monday’s national title game can mean only one thing: the 2017-18 season is nearly here! Okay, not really, but Ryan Cole and Davey Segal give you an exclusive look into Michigan State’s roster for next season and just who it will include. They go through some Way Too Early Top 25 lists, much to their...
There may not be a game to discuss, but Michigan State basketball is still in the midst of a newsworthy offseason. Hear Ryan Cole and Davey Segal discuss the recent news and notes for the Spartans, including Dane Fife and the coaching carousel, recruiting and the McDonald’s All American Game. Then, they break down just...
Michigan State just didn’t have enough gas to make it to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. Ryan Cole and Davey Segal bring you in-depth analysis of the Spartans’ win over Miami and loss to Kansas, ending their 2016-17 campaign. Ryan then goes on a #NerdAlert tangent comparing the 2017 Spartans to the 2007...
March Madness is upon us! Ryan Cole and Davey Segal bring you this special edition of Impact Izzone, where they set you up for the NCAA tournament and Michigan State’s chances of making a run. In an unforgettable surprise to Davey, former host Blake Froling calls in to join the guys as they give their...
There aren’t many things in life better than tacos and March Madness. This episode of Impact Izzone brings you both. Listen to Ryan Cole and Davey Segal discuss Michigan State’s recent two game winning streak and a certain taco eating contest. They talk about how important the Spartans’ win over Wisconsin was and just what...
Ryan Cole and Davey Segal bring you yet another down episode. Michigan State’s Saturday loss to Purdue, coupled with the loss of Eron Harris, means the upcoming run of home games is make-or-break time for the Spartans. Who will step up in Harris’s absence? Listen to Ryan and Davey to find out.
Michigan State men’s basketball is surely keeping Ryan Cole and Davey Segal on their feet. This week featured two straight home wins to strengthen the team’s NCAA tournament resume, so the guys are much more positive this episode. That all changes, however, when they lay into ESPN broadcaster Dan Dakich and his controversial comments about...
In an episode that just about sums up the season, Ryan Cole and Davey Segal try to make light of the ups and downs of Michigan State basketball. Their solid win at Nebraska is a thing of the past, as the Spartans were subsequently drubbed by Michigan, 86-57. Which MSU team will we see the...
Michigan State is king of the Great Lakes State once again. Ryan Cole and Davey Segal are here to break down the Spartans’ big rivalry win over Michigan, which snapped a three-game losing streak, and look ahead to the upcoming road trip to Nebraska.
The Michigan State-Michigan rivalry has been one rich in history and hate. For four Spartan freshmen, they don’t know what it’s like to play in the heated rivalry. But that will all change Sunday afternoon, as Miles Bridges, Cassius Winston, Nick Ward and Josh Langford step onto the court at the Breslin Center looking to...
All of a sudden, Michigan State basketball has lost three straight, and the Spartan fan base is in a tailspin. But fear not, for Ryan Cole and Davey Segal are here to give you all the best analysis of the bubble-riding Spartans. They bring you their big takeaways from the losses to Indiana and Purdue,...
After some technical difficulties, Ryan Cole and Davey Segal eagerly bring you the latest episode of Impact Izzone. They break down yet another roller coaster loss for Michigan State basketball, bring you some recruiting updates and predict Saturday’s showdown at Indiana. NOTE: We apologize for the crackling throughout the episode. We are aware of this...
A new era has begun with the Impact Izzone podcast, as Ryan Cole and Davey Segal move forward following the graduation of Blake Froling. They have plenty of MSU basketball to talk about in the first episode of the new year, including a dominant 65-47 victory over Minnesota at the Breslin Center. The guys assess...
Impact Izzone comes together to say goodbye to its gritty graduate, Blake Froling. Davey Segal and Ryan Cole get emotional towards the end, but not before they talk some Michigan State basketball and the Spartans’ place in the Big Ten. This episode is stocked full of surprises and memories, so you won’t want to miss...
Michigan State got back on track with back-to-back wins over Oral Roberts and Youngstown State, but Impact Izzone never left the tracks. Ryan Cole and Davey Segal ride on without their fearless leader Blake Froling in this episode, where they break down Nick Ward’s conditioning, the team’s performance without Miles Bridges and which players to...
Blake, Ryan and Davey are back, fully recovered from Thanksgiving to talk MSU’s loss to Duke and their other recent struggles. Do you agree with their hot takes on best Thanksgiving foods?
And then there were two. Blake Froling and Ryan Cole run the show this week as they break down the controversy surrounding Michigan State’s win over Florida Gulf Coast and discuss the state of the team heading into the Battle 4 Atlantis. Co-host Davey Segal calls in to give his two cents on the Bahamas...
Two losses to start the season is not what Coach Izzo had in mind, but the omnipotent members of Impact Izzone saw it coming. Now the guys have to sort through the mess and make some sense of it for all the loyal listeners.
The regular season is finally upon us and the guys break down the matchup in Hawaii with Arizona. Does Michigan State have a chance? Blake, Davey, David and Ryan also give their takeaways from the preseason and make some bold predictions for the season. (WARNING: DMG Alert)
In case you haven’t heard yet, Michigan State has a player named Miles Bridges, and he’s actually quite good. The guys discuss his incredible first game as a Spartan, debate whether or not MSU deserves its preseason ranking and look ahead to the rest of November.
As the exhibition opener rapidly approaches, the guys talk about Coach Izzo’s projected starting lineup and hear from Miles Bridges about the team’s versatility. They also give their season predictions for Michigan State’s record, tournament seed and more. Does Northwood have a chance to topple the Spartans? Probably not.
After going months without basketball, the guys are more than willing to overanalyze the Michigan State Madness scrimmage. Then they look ahead to one of the toughest months in MSU basketball history and debate if the Spartans can beat Arizona, Kentucky and Duke. Finally they share their favorite memories from past Izzone Campouts and David...
They’re baaaaack! Blake Froling leads the gang of Ryan Cole, David Manion and Davey Segal back into the studio for another year of Impact Izzone. They kick of the season with a recruiting update and discuss the impact of Ben Carter’s injury. Everyone loves to speculate, so they decided to give out their preseason awards...
After a fun-filled, eventful season, the Impact Izzone guys wrap it up until the fall. Blake, Ryan, Davey and David hand out awards to the Michigan State basketball team after a Big Ten tournament championship season finished too early in a shocking first-round upset loss to Middle Tennessee State. Then things get feisty when they...
It has been quite a rough month for the Spartans. First, they lost to Middle Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Then, Denzel Valentine lost out on the two major Player of the Year awards to Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield. Then, sophomores Marvin Clark Jr. and Javon Bess transferred. Then, prized recruit Josh...
Get ready for a feisty, hot-take-filled episode of Impact Izzone! Just because the Spartans are out of the dance certainly doesn’t mean the guys don’t have anything to debate. Blake, Ryan, Davey and David break down the Marvin Clark Jr./Javon Bess situation, discuss which school top recruit Josh Jackson will pick and give their Final...
The end is here. Much sooner than anyone could have imagined. The guys try to piece together what went wrong and look ahead to Deyonta Davis’ big decision.
Men’s Basketball reporters Blake Froling and Ryan Cole were in Indy to witness the battle that was MSU’s 66-62 win over Purdue. Watch as they break down the win, confetti included.
Finally, March Madness is here! The guys give you insight into their perfect brackets get into heated arguments on their Final Four picks. Let’s just say David “Upset Special” Manion has some interesting picks waiting for you.
Blake Froling and Ryan Cole have somehow survived being in close quarters for over three days now and bring you another podcast from Indy. They break down MSU’s tight win over Maryland and look forward to the championship game Sunday afternoon against Purdue.
Indianapolis has been kind to the Spartans. Ryan Cole and Blake Froling are on location at Bankers Life Fieldhouse to break down MSU’s romp over Ohio State and give a look ahead to the matchup with Maryland.
Impact Izzone hits the road! Ryan Cole and Blake Froling made the trek to Indianapolis to check out the Big Ten Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. They give their thoughts on the big upsets and the Spartans’ chances to move past those pesky Buckeyes.
Ah, March is finally upon us. The most wonderful time of the year is here once again. We can almost hear the brackets being busted already. The boys cover everything from their outlooks on the Big Ten Tournament to which team has the best chance to take down the Spartans.
On the latest episode, the founder of Impact Izzone, Andrew Hayes, returns once again to spout his nonsense and voice his opinions like old times. The guys discuss Valentine’s Player of the Year chances and how this year’s squad compares to past teams.
On this week’s episode, a David-less crew breaks down the pivotal rematch between Michigan State and Wisconsin. Joining the show is the sports director of Wisconsin’s student radio station 91.7 WSUM to give an insider’s perspective on the program and how MSU is viewed in Madison (spoiler: it’s not good).
The Impact Izzone guys are back to recap Michigan State’s dominant victory over Michigan in the battle for state supremacy. Then, the heartbreaking loss at Purdue is broken down, spurring some heated discussions about officiating. They also preview an important tilt with the Indiana Hoosiers on Valentine’s Day and make their fearless predictions. Finally, David Manion...
The most highly-anticipated week of the regular season is finally upon us: Michigan week. Listen in for comments from Coach Izzo and Denzel Valentine on the heated rivalry. Even soft-spoken Deyonta Davis joins the fun! Blake’s brother Grant, a freshman at Michigan, also gives insight on his team and makes a bet with the guys he...
On this super-sized episode of Impact Izzone, the whole gang breaks down Saturday’s win over Maryland, and get ready for some bold predictions from resident Nostradamus David Manion. Special guest Joe Rexrode of the Detroit Free Press also joins the Izzone Roundtable to give his thoughts on Denzel Valentine, recruiting and of course, those neon jerseys.
Detroit Free Press writer Joe Rexrode sits down with the Impact Izzone guys to discuss the state of Michigan State basketball after the impressive Maryland win, Denzel Valentine’s chances at Player of the Year and much more. Oh, and who could forget those neon jerseys?
Detroit Free Press writer Joe Rexrode sits down with the Impact Izzone guys to discuss the state of Michigan State basketball after the impressive Maryland win, Denzel Valentine’s chances at Player of the Year and much more. Oh, and who could forget those neon jerseys?
In this week’s episode, Blake Froling and Davey Segal break down the nightmare week in Spartan basketball that included two losses and a key injury. Then the Izzone Roundtable joins in and debates the upcoming Maryland game on Saturday. Look out for some bold predictions!
Blake Froling and Davey Segal talk about how increased emphasis on hand checking has impacted college basketball. Let’s just say Davey is fed up.
After a long Christmas hiatus, the boys from Impact Izzone are finally back in action. Join Blake Froling and Ryan Cole for a supersized episode featuring a feisty Izzone Roundtable with David Manion and Davey Segal. Is Denzel Valentine the reason why MSU lost to Iowa? Will Deyonta Davis leave for the NBA after this...
What a time to be a Spartan! Blake Froling and David Manion are back to bring you all the analysis of MSU’s gritty win over Louisville last Wednesday. Being No. 1 in the nation is a big deal. So big that the Izzone Roundtable had to be brought in to tackle it. Davey Segal and Ryan...
Fresh off Thanksgiving break, Blake Froling and Davey Segal are ready to catch you up on everything you missed over the past week. From MSU capturing the Wooden Legacy title to Denzel Valentine ruling California, they’ve got you covered. The Izzone Roundtable is back with Ryan Cole and David Manion joining in to break down...
Start your Thanksgiving weekend off right by listening to the boys of Impact Izzone. Join Blake Froling and Ryan Cole as they discuss a busy week in Michigan State basketball. From toppling mighty Kansas in Chicago to putting the beat down on others, and much, much more.
The boys from Impact Izzone are here to catch you up on all things Spartan basketball. Blake Froling and Davey Segal break down the crushing opening win against Florida Atlantic and the Roundtable is back to preview the Champions Classic. This is an episode you can’t afford to miss if you call yourself a fan.
Izzone Roundtable is back, and the guys are setting their sights on the freshmen. Blake Froling, Ryan Cole, Davey Segal and David Manion break down the exhibition action and grade the performances of Deyonta Davis, Matt McQuaid and Kyle Ahrens.
Finally, actual basketball to talk about! Blake Froling and David Manion break down and overanalyze all the action from the Spartans’ two exhibition wins. Because who doesn’t love some good speculation?
The men’s basketball season officially starts today, and the crew from Impact Izzone is here to get you ready. Blake Froling, Ryan Cole, Davey Segal and David Manion give their predictions on everything from team MVP to how the Spartans will fare in March Madness. Let the speculation begin!
The season is right around the corner, and Blake Froling and Ryan Cole are here to get you ready. The two recap MSU basketball media day and talk about the new renovations coming to the Breslin Center, predict the Big Ten season and Ryan reveals himself as a closet Michigan fan… but not really.
Blake Froling is back for yet another year of Impact Izzone. Our beloved leader, Andrew Hayes, has moved on to a better place, so Froling and three newbies, Ryan Cole, David Manion and Davey Segal, team up to talk about Midnight Madness, the stellar recruiting class and more.
The boys in green made a miraculous run to Indy, but the dream was finally spoiled by the Duke Blue Devils. Blake takes the reigns on this edition of Impact Izzone with Hayes still recovering from his Final Four hangover. Brooks Laimbeer stops by to talk about referees, John Calipari, the one-and-done system and Hayes’...
Today is the day. The day when basketball fans are in charge of every television on the planet because IT’S MARCH MADNESS TIME BABY! Blake and Hayes breakdown MSU’s performance in the Big Ten tournament and their chances headed to the Big Dance. They also talk about their picks for the Final Four and a...
They’re back! After a long hiatus due mostly to a lazy host (Andrew), Blake and Hayes are back and talking all things Spartan basketball.On this episode, the boys had the privilege to sit down and chat with MSU guard Keenan Wetzel. They discuss everything from how the team feels coming off a four game win...
Who ya got? Valentine or Trice? The boys talk about who needs to step up and why as well as the newest edition of “What Would Izzo Do?”
Hayes, Blake and new guy Nick Carver are back from break and ready for the home stretch of the MSU basketball season. They breakdown where the team is at the midpoint of the Big Ten season and give their predictions for the Maryland game. Then Hayes sits down with former Breslin PA announcer Terry Braverman...
This week, hosts Andrew Hayes and Blake Froling analyze the Navy struggle and Duke loss. They preview the Maryland game and talk about other big games around the first week of college basketball. Andrew Hayes is the host of Impact Izzone and Blake Froling is the co-host of Impact Izzone Photo: David Defever/Impact Sports
It’s a new MSU Basketball season, and hosts Andrew Hayes and Blake Froling give all their predictions. Also, the boys breakdown MSU media day and give their best case/worst case scenario for the season. Andrew Hayes is the host and Blake Froling is the co-host of Impact Izzone for Impact Sports Photo: David Defever/Impact Sports
It is officially 10 days until MSU men’s preseason basketball starts. Hosts Andrew Hayes and Blake Froling talk about all the festivities leading up to tip-off including the Izzone Campout and Midnight Madness. The hosts give their predictions for Izzo’s entrance and much more on this edition of Impact Izzone. Andrew Hayes and Blake Froling...
This week, on Impact Izzone, hosts Andrew Hayes and Blake Froling talk the latest news on the recruitment trail. Later, they will each give their take on the status of MSU’s big men following the loss of Adreian Payne. Andrew Hayes and Blake Froling are the hosts of Impact Izzone for Impact Sports. Photo: Scott Wasserman/Impact...
The summer is over and Hayes and Froling are back talking Spartan hoops. They comment on the Kenny Kaminski dismissal as well as recruiting developments that they missed over the break. Andrew Hayes is host of Impact Izzone for Impact Sports. Blake Froling is multimedia journalist for Impact Sports. Photo: Scott Wasserman/Impact Sports
Hayes is back with his NBA Draft recap. He talks about Gary Harris and Adreian Payne switching draft spots and what he thinks they can do in the NBA. Andre Hayes is host of Impact Izzone for Impact Sports. Photo: Scott Wasserman/Impact Sports & David Defever/Impact Sports
After a long hiatus, Hayes returns to talk about Spartan basketball’s offseason action. He gives his take on the Russell Byrd and Alex Gauna situation as well as his preview of the incoming class. Andrew Hayes is host of Impact Izzone for Impact Sports. Photos: Scott Wasserman/Impact Sports
It is all over. Hayes and Blake discuss their sadness to the end of the NCAA Tournament and give their take on the championship game. They also look ahead to next year for the Spartans and what needs to improve for another run in the Tournament. The sadness that is felt over the end of...
Blake hosts the latest edition of Impact Izzone and Hayes calls in from Middle of Nowhere, Pennsylvania to discuss what went wrong in New York for the Spartans’ men’s basketball team. The two also preview the Final Four and Hayes even has an Andy Katz story. They are willing to bet you do not. Blake...
Nothing came easy for MSU Friday night as they upset No. 1 University of Virginia, 61-59, in one of the Spartans’ hardest fought victories of the year. Tom Izzo’s team lost the turnover and rebounding battles, but managed to pull out a win thanks in large part to Branden Dawson who recorded a double-double with...
Madness does not even begin to describe the first three days of this year’s NCAA Tournament. Hayes and Blake do their best to wrap their minds around the insanity as well as their preferred method of disposing of their useless brackets. They also breakdown MSU’s chances moving forward and some surprisingly scary teams. Andrew Hayes...
Just in time for you to tear up your brackets, Blake, Hayes and special guest Joe Marcus do their best to break down all of the madness. They talk Final Four, MSU’s chances, as well as their picks for Cinderella. The boys will be back next week to update their picks and keep you updated...
After a two-week hiatus, Hayes and Blake make their triumphant return to breakdown all of the Big Ten tournament action and start to look forward to the Big Dance. The duo also previews Michigan State’s quarterfinal game against the Northwestern Wildcats. Be sure to look out for their Selection Sunday breakdown coming out on Monday....
Here it is. The mythical month of March. The month where, all of a sudden, you need to know how well Virginia Commonwealth’s Havoc defense will go against a high-paced offense. It is the month where, before the “second round” starts, you must strategically plan which games to stream on your laptop and or tablet...
This week on the Izzone, Hayes and Blake debate Keith Appling over Travis Trice, where State will end up in the NCAA tournament and how long will it take for Branden Dawson to be be back to 100 percent. All of these topics and more are discussed on this episode. A big reminder to vote...
This week on Impact Izzone, special guest Tim Popoff from Volunteers of America stops by to talk about coach Tom Izzo’s involvement with the organization and the Infiniti Coaches Charity Challenge. Right now, Izzo is in 11th place which will put him into the next round. The voting resets after each round and you can vote once per day...
This week, host Andrew Hayes returns to discuss all of the hoopla surrounding MSU’s injuries. Keith Appling was ruled out for the Penn State game and Branden Dawson is still nursing his broken hand. On the brighter side, Adreian Payne returns from his absence and the Impact Izzone crew break it down. Multimedia journalist Blake Froling...
This week Hayes and Hayleigh Geurink talk about the Spartan’s status at the halfway mark of the Big Ten season.
Minnesota and Ohio State challenged Spartan basketball this past week, and Andrew Hayes discusses the hottest topics from each matchup.
A few months ago, Impact Izzone's Andrew Hayes did an interview with Hank Glassner from Hoops HD about his expectations for Michigan State basketball this year. Hank interviewed radio hosts and journalists from all B1G schools except for Iowa and Purdue. Hear the full preview as well as the portion with Andrew Hayes.
In the long overdue return of the Impact Izzone, Hayes talks about the Spartan’s game against North Florida as well as his take on the state of MSU basketball. Photo: Spartan Athletics
In the long overdue return of the Izzone, Hayes talks about the Spartan's game against North Florida as well as his take on the state of MSU basketball.
Host Andrew Hayes brings you the premiere episode of Impact Izzone. The Spartans begin their season tomorrow against Grand Valley State. Hayes brings you coverage from Midnight Madness, including an exclusive interview with Lupe Izzo, and previews the upcoming season for the Spartans.
It’s a big season for MSU basketball, as many players return and target a Final Four tournament run. But many obstacles arise in a given season, and it needs to be broken down. Andrew Hayes and a team of Impact Sports members will bring you the latest in College Basketball: MSU, Big Ten, and NCAA....