The bond of the Michigan State Spartan family is once again well represented as former college basketball legend Mateen Cleaves was recently hired as a player d ...

Mat Ishbia and Jordan Ott had never met before their interview for the Suns' head coaching job despite both being from Michigan State.

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The Suns have been at the end of several jokes because of all the ties to Michigan State within the organization. In addition to Ishbia and Gregory, new head coach Jordan Ott received his master's ...

New Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott sent a message to critics on Tuesday about his ties to Mat Ishbia and the Michigan State Spartans.

Social media reaction to the Phoenix Suns' hire of Jordan Ott as head coach included questions about Ott's Michigan State connections to Mat Ishbia.

Ott, 40, was an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers this past season. Suns owner Mat Ishbia cited Ott's focus on excellence and accountability were key factors in the hiring.

Ott is the organization’s fourth head coach in four seasons and arguably the most important in a couple decades.

Mat Ishbia and Jordan Ott had never met before their interview for the Suns' head coaching job despite both being from Michigan State.