When it comes to defending perimeter shots, the Wolverines have found success utilizing an unorthodox method called the Kornet Contest.

The No. 7 Spartans host the Hawkeyes at the Breslin Center tonight, with both teams entering the conference showdown at 7-0.

Michigan has jumped to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll. Rival Michigan State and Iowa State have both climbed into the top 10.

After breezing through the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas, the next test is how Michigan responds and handles that success.

The Michigan women remained at No. 6 in the AP poll. They played one game since the last poll, winning Wednesday at Detroit Mercy 102-53. The Wolverines host Central Michigan on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET, B1G+) and open Big Ten play at home against Purdue on Sunday (noon, BTN).

Michigan State has received a historically large financial commitment from an East Lansing husband and wife that university leaders say position the school’s athletic department to become –

The Williams' donation ensures that Michigan State basketball can spend with the richest programs in the country -- if it wants to. That is a major win for Izzo's successor, and perhaps Izzo will continue to adapt to the modern landscape and put the money to good use himself.