Looking at early projections for Michigan State basketball's 2025-26 season under coach Tom Izzo. Here's who can return, recruiting class and more.

Following the Spartans' loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight on Sunday, the CBS Sports crew were discussing the outlook of Michigan State next year and Jon Rothstein had some positive remarks. Rothstein stated Michigan State should be a "top five to 10" team entering next year if they can retain most of the roster as is currently looks.

Three questions for Tom Izzo and Michigan State basketball during the offseason heading into 2025-26 season: Roster retention and chemistry are key.

The MRA grad is a two-time winner of the Howell Award, given to the best men's college basketball player in Mississippi

A team known for its bond, Spartans players and coaches tried to be there for each other after a heartbreaking loss to Auburn in the Elite 8.

Twenty-five years after his lone national title, Tom Izzo has come up short of a second. Michigan State fell behind by 15 points in the opening minutes and never could fight all the way back.

Auburn's star is National Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome. The 6-foot-10 post threat is Duke star Cooper Flagg's primary challenger for the coveted award. Broome enters averaging 18.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 blocks. The fifth-year star will be a handful for the Spartans' strong frontcourt.