Vlad Goldin hasn't seen his family in 5 years, all still home in Russia. From Connecticut to Texas, Florida to Michigan, his journey is one of one.

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Michigan State ascended to its highest ranking in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll this season on Monday with a move up one spot to No. 7 after another perfect week in Big Ten play. The Spartans went 2-0 on the week with wins over Illinois and Rutgers to improve to 8-0 in conference play.

"We're a growth program. We've got a long way to go," Dusty May said of Michigan basketball. A look where Wolverines stand in NCAA tournament picture.

After the Michigan State basketball team won their 13th straight game, it marks a first for Tom Izzo in his 30 years with the program.

Former Michigan State basketball star Magic Johnson can't wait to see the seventh-ranked Spartans visit Los Angeles for two games in the next week.

Michigan State basketball moved up to No. 7 in both the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and the AP in college basketball.

Here's an updated look at where Big Ten basketball teams sit in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll and AP Top 25 rankings:

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Michigan averages 79.4 points per game (25th in college basketball) while allowing 64.5 per outing (187th in college basketball). It has a +313 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 14.9 points per game. Olivia Olson ranks 95th in the country with a team-leading 16.6 points per game.

As Michigan State men's basketball approaches a critical stretch in its schedule, the upcoming games are set to test the team’s mettle against some of the tough