Michigan State basketball back to business, with Big Ten play looming

Big Ten basketball: Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight; here's the Top 5 MSU's Tom Izzo stands alone atop the Big Ten in conference wins. Here's who rounds out the Top 5 EAST LANSING – Jaxon Kohler begrudgingly avoided Christmas desserts last week. He mostly stuck to eating meat and potatoes for his holiday meals. The veteran knows what Michigan State basketball wants to achieve in 2026 will require significant discipline. And a bit of rest before resuming that quest to repeat as Big Ten champions. “Lately, it’s just been everything basketball. No distractions. And it gets really taxing sometimes, not only physically but mentally,” senior captain Kohler said after practice Saturday, Dec. 27. “But...