Ian Kress

Lansing, Michigan

Sports Director at WLNS-TV (Lansing, MI)

Sports Director @WLNS | Host of the @MSUFCU Coaches Show

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Tom Izzo discusses MSU season and offseason thus far

1 week ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress |Trevor King

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Michigan State’s Jase Richardson declares for the NBA Draft

2 weeks ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – After playing a big part in the Michigan State men’s basketball team winning a Big Ten title, Jase Richardson is turning pro. The standout freshman announced on his social media on Tuesday he is declaring for the NBA Draft. “I’m extremely grateful to Coach Izzo and the entire Michigan State coaching staff for the opportunity to represent Michigan State Basketball,” Richardson said in his post.
Michigan State’s Jase Richardson declares for the NBA Draft

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ian Kress

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — After playing a big part in the Michigan State men’s basketball team winning a Big Ten title, Jase Richardson is turning pro. The standout freshman announced on his social media on Tuesday he is declaring for the NBA Draft. Advertisement“I’m extremely grateful to Coach Izzo and the entire Michigan State coaching staff for the opportunity to represent Michigan State Basketball,” Richardson said in his post.
Michigan State falls to Auburn in the Elite Eight

3 weeks ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

ATLANTA, GA. (WLNS) – A solid season for Michigan State ends with a loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight. The Spartans fell to the Tigers 64-70 on Sunday in Atlanta and ended the season with a 30-7 record and a Big Ten championship. In what was basically a home game for Auburn, Michigan State got off to a slow start and found themselves down as much as 15 in the first half.
Michigan falls to Auburn in the Sweet 16

3 weeks ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

ATLANTA, Ga. (WLNS) – Michigan went toe-to-toe with top-seed Auburn for much of the game Friday night but saw its season end in the Sweet 16 with a 78-65 defeat. Michigan was up nine in the second half before Auburn embarked on a 20-2 run to take control and never looked back. Danny Wolf led Michigan with 20 points while Auburn star Johni Broome led all scorers with 22 points and 16 rebounds. The win over Michigan means Auburn and Michigan State will play on Sunday for a trip to the Final Four.
Michigan falls to Auburn in the Sweet 16

3 weeks ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

ATLANTA, Ga. (WLNS) – Michigan went toe-to-toe with top seed Auburn for much of the game Friday night but saw its season come to an end in the Sweet 16 with a 78-65 defeat. Michigan was up nine in the second half before Auburn embarked on a 20-2 run to take control and never looked back. Danny Wolf led Michigan with 20 points while Auburn star Johni Broome led all scorers with 22 points and 16 rebounds.
MSU marches back to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019

3 weeks ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

ATLANTA, GA. (WLNS) – Michigan State is moving on to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019 after defeating Ole Miss 73-70 in the Sweet 16 on Friday night. MSU sophomore Coen Carr grew up in Stockbridge, Georgia, just 30 minutes from Atlanta, and made his first collegiate start on Friday. He replaced senior center Szymon Zapala, who didn’t record any playing time against the Rebels. Carr had nine points at halftime and finished with 15 points. Jase Richardson led the Spartans with 20 points.
How to watch tonight's MSU and U-M Sweet 16 games

3 weeks ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Tonight, we will find out who makes it halfway to the National Championship, the ultimate prize of the NCAA Tournament. Tonight’s Sweet 16 matchups include Michigan State taking on Ole Miss just after 7 o’clock followed by Michigan going up against top-seed Auburn. Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) runs a drill during practice, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Atlanta, ahead of the Sweet 16 game in the NCAA college basketball tournament.
Michigan State practices at State Farm Arena, meets with media

4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ian Kress

ATLANTA, GA. (WLNS) – The Michigan State men’s basketball team arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday for Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup with Ole Miss. Before taking on the Rebels, the Spartans met with the media on Thursday and held their first practice at the State Farm Arena. This is the second time this season MSU will play the State Farm Arena. The team’s Champions Classic game against Kansas, on Nov. 12, was in Atlanta as well.
Michigan State practices at State Farm Arena and meets with media

4 weeks ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

ATLANTA, GA. (WLNS) – The Michigan State men’s basketball team arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday for Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup with Ole Miss. Before taking on the Rebels, the Spartans met with the media on Thursday and held their first practice at the State Farm Arena. Video Player is loading. Interviews: Michigan State talks Sweet 16 matchup with Ole Miss in AtlantaCurrent Time 0:00Duration 12:13Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.