Michigan State Spartans basketball in the 1990s was a tale of two halves, transitioning from the tail-end of the Jud Heathcote era to the establishment of a national powerhouse under Tom Izzo. The decade began with success, including a 1990 Big Ten title, but experienced a mid-decade lull before finishing with back-to-back Big Ten championships, a Final Four appearance, and a foundation for the 2000 NCAA National Championship