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Trent Balley

Trent Balley, Sports Editor, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter

Trent is a senior journalism student who works as Sports Editor and Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter for WDBM Sports. He also co-hosts the Motown Rundown and Impact Izzone podcasts, as well as the Green + White Report live radio show.

All content by Trent Balley
MSU men's basketball's Gabe Brown celebrates during the Spartans' contest against Purdue at the Breslin Center on Feb. 26, 2022/Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Spartans give Blue Devils all they can handle, but fall late in 85-76 loss as season ends

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 20, 2022
MSU forward Joey Hauser attempts a midrange jumper in the Spartans' 79-61 win over Western Michigan/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

In hostile environment, Hauser’s heroics propel Spartans to 74-73 tournament win over Davidson

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 19, 2022
MSU head coach Tom Izzo/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

How the 7-seed 2021-22 Spartans stack up with the 7-seed 2014-15 Spartans that made the Final Four

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 14, 2022
MSU point guard A.J. Hoggard drives past Eric Hunter Jr. during the Spartans' 68-65 win over No. 4 Purdue on Feb. 26, 2022/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Spartans’ luck runs out, ousted from Big Ten Tournament by Boilermakers

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 12, 2022
MSU forward Max Christie throws down a transition dunk during the Spartans' 68-65 win over Purdue on Feb. 26, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

PREVIEW: After knocking off No. 2 Wisconsin, here’s how MSU can knock off No. 3 Purdue

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 12, 2022
MSU forward Marcus Bingham Jr. celebrates as the Spartans knock off No. 12 Michigan on Jan. 5, 2020/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Bingham’s double-double leads Spartans to upset win over Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 11, 2022
Michigan State men's basketball's Malik Hall and Max Christie box out an opponent in the Spartans' win over Purdue at the Breslin Center on Feb. 26, 2022/Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

PREVIEW: Three keys for MSU to upset Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 11, 2022
MSU forward Max Christie drives in the lane during the Spartans' 77-67 win over Maryland on March 6, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans survive nightmare ending, squeak past Maryland 76-72 in Big Ten Tournament

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 10, 2022
MSU forward Mady Sissoko throws down a dunk during the Spartans' over Maryland on March 6, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Dynamite start propels Spartans to 77-67 win over Maryland on Senior Day

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 6, 2022
Impact Izzone - 03/03/22 - Alumni Izzone

Impact Izzone – 03/03/22 – Alumni Izzone

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 3, 2022
MSU forward Mady Sissoko battles with Michigan forward Hunter Dickinson for position/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Spartans have no answer for Dickinson, fall to Wolverines 87-70

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
Impact Izzone - 02/24/22 - Freefall

Impact Izzone – 02/24/22 – Freefall

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 24, 2022
MSU guard Tyson Walker during the Spartans' 79-67 win over Nebraska on Jan. 5, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

No. 19 Spartans fall to No. 12 Illinois 79-74 despite late-game magic from Walker

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 19, 2022
MSU forward Malik Hall (25) stands next to point guard A.J. Hoggard during the Spartans' 71-69 win over Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Slow offensive start dooms No. 17 Spartans, fall to No. 14 Wisconsin 70-62

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 8, 2022
MSU forward Max Christie high-fives center Marcus Bingham during the Spartans' 73-64 win over Louisville on Dec. 1, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

No. 10 Spartans trounce Wolverines 83-67 behind Christie’s 16 points

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 29, 2022
MSU forward Malik Hall attempts a free throw during the Spartans' 71-69 win over Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 10 Spartans’ second-half comeback falls short, lose to No. 24 Illinois 56-55

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 25, 2022
MSU forward Julius Marble looks for an open teammate during a game/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Turnover bug finally dooms No. 10 Spartans, fall to Northwestern 62-64

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 15, 2022
MSU forward Joey Hauser attempts a jumper in the Spartans' 79-61 home win over Western Michigan on Dec. 6, 2020/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: No. 10 Spartans remain perfect in Big Ten, Hauser hits game-winner to beat Minnesota 71-69

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 12, 2022
MSU senior Gabe Brown gives a menacing look in Spartans' victory over Nebraska // Photo: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: No. 10 Spartans survive turnover storm, defeat Nebraska 79-67

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 5, 2022
MSU forward Max Christie attempts a 3-pointer during the No. 11 Spartans' 90-78 win over Oakland on Dec. 21, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Bingham’s double double leads Spartans to 90-78 win over Oakland in Motor City

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
December 21, 2021
MSU guard Tyson Walker runs the point during the Spartans' 73-64 win over Louisville on Dec. 1, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: No. 22 Spartans victorious in 73-64 Big Ten/ACC Challenge win over Louisville

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
MSU point guard Tyson Walker high-fives forward Max Christie during the Spartans' 92-58 win over Ferris State on Oct. 27, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans throttle Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse in 21-point win

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
November 17, 2021
MSU head coach Tom Izzo watches his team warm up in 2020/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Turnover bug bites Spartans, lose to No. 3 Kansas 87-74 in season opener

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
November 9, 2021
Impact Izzone - 11/08/21 - It's up to you, New York

Impact Izzone – 11/08/21 – It’s up to you, New York

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
November 7, 2021
Impact Izzone - 10/08/21 - Izzone from Indy

Impact Izzone – 10/08/21 – Izzone from Indy

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
October 8, 2021
MSU head coach Tom Izzo shouts out orders during the first day of 2021 fall practice/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Izzo, Spartans poised for bounce-back 2021-22 campaign

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
October 8, 2021
Jaime Jacquez rises for a layup over Marcus Bingham Jr. (Credit: NCAA Digital Media Hub)

FINAL: MSU drops First Four OT thriller to UCLA 86-80

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 19, 2021
Impact Izzone - 03/17/21 - Play-in or Go Home

Impact Izzone – 03/17/21 – Play-in or Go Home

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 17, 2021
Motown Rundown - 3/12/21 - The Tebow Episode

Motown Rundown – 3/12/21 – The Tebow Episode

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 12, 2021
MSU guard Joshua Langford looks for an open teammate in the Spartans' 68-57 loss to Maryland in the first round of the Big Ten tournament/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Foul bug bites Spartans again, fall to Maryland 68-57 in Big Ten Tournament

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 11, 2021
Impact Izzone - 3/10/21 - Vindication

Impact Izzone – 3/10/21 – Vindication

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 10, 2021
Impact Izzone - 3/4/21 - Hello, March

Impact Izzone – 3/4/21 – Hello, March

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
MSU forward Aaron Henry drives to the cup in the Spartans' 64-56 win over Indiana/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans get back in win column with gritty 64-58 win over Indiana

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
March 2, 2021
Impact Izzone - 2/27/21 - THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

Impact Izzone – 2/27/21 – THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 27, 2021
MSU guard Joshua Langford celebrates after hitting a jumper against No. 5 Illinois/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Balley: Joshua Langford, the Spartans’ unsung MVP

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 24, 2021
Impact Izzone - 2/24/21 - Drinks On Us!

Impact Izzone – 2/24/21 – Drinks On Us!

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 24, 2021
FINAL: Spartans upset No. 5 Illinois 81-72

FINAL: Spartans upset No. 5 Illinois 81-72

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
Green & White Report - 2/21/21 - Farewell Rabs

Green & White Report – 2/21/21 – Farewell Rabs

Ryan Collins, Trent Balley, and Henry Menigoz
February 22, 2021
Impact Izzone - 2/19/21 - Out of Answers

Impact Izzone – 2/19/21 – Out of Answers

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 19, 2021
Green & White Report - 2/14/21 - Happy Valentine's Day

Green & White Report – 2/14/21 – Happy Valentine’s Day

Ryan Collins, Trent Balley, and Henry Menigoz
February 15, 2021
Gabe Brown looks for an open teammate against Nebraska/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: No. 15 Hawkeyes shoot the lights out, take down Spartans 88-58

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 13, 2021
Motown Rundown - 2/11/21 - Angry Rabs

Motown Rundown – 2/11/21 – Angry Rabs

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 11, 2021
Aaron Henry attempts a layup in the Spartans' 60-58 home win over Penn State/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans capture thrilling victory, beat Penn State 60-58

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021
Green & White Report - 2/7/21 - Ryan Hates Super Bowl Sunday

Green & White Report – 2/7/21 – Ryan Hates Super Bowl Sunday

Ryan Collins, Trent Balley, and Henry Menigoz
February 8, 2021
Impact Izzone - 02/05/21 - Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa.

Impact Izzone – 02/05/21 – Is this heaven? No, it’s Iowa.

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 5, 2021
Motown Rundown - 2/2/21 - California Love

Motown Rundown – 2/2/21 – California Love

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
February 2, 2021
Motown Rundown - 1/30/21 - Thank You, 9

Motown Rundown – 1/30/21 – Thank You, 9

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 30, 2021
Green & White Report - 1/24/21 - Betting is Legal

Green & White Report – 1/24/21 – Betting is Legal

Ryan Collins, Trent Balley, and Henry Menigoz
January 25, 2021
Motown Rundown - 1/21/21 - Fresh Blood

Motown Rundown – 1/21/21 – Fresh Blood

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 21, 2021
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Balley: Lions’ culture is finally changing for the better

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 20, 2021
Impact Izzone - 1/14/21 - Expectations vs. Reality

Impact Izzone – 1/14/21 – Expectations vs. Reality

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 14, 2021
Motown Rundown - 1/14/21 - Let's Do That Hockey

Motown Rundown – 1/14/21 – Let’s Do That Hockey

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 14, 2021
Aaron Henry attempts a contested driving layup against Rutgers/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: MSU trounces Rutgers 68-45 behind solid defensive performance

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
January 6, 2021
Motown Rundown - 12/23/20 - The Motown Rundown Saves Christmas

Motown Rundown – 12/23/20 – The Motown Rundown Saves Christmas

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
December 23, 2020
Green & White Report - 12/14/20 - More Football?

Green & White Report – 12/14/20 – More Football?

Ryan Collins, Trent Balley, and Henry Menigoz
December 14, 2020
Impact Izzone - 12/8/20 - Five-O

Impact Izzone – 12/8/20 – Five-O

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
December 8, 2020
Motown Rundown - 12/8/20 - The Motown Showdown

Motown Rundown – 12/8/20 – The Motown Showdown

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
December 8, 2020
Green & White Report - 12/07/20 - Night Flight II

Green & White Report – 12/07/20 – Night Flight II

Ryan Collins, Trent Balley, and Henry Menigoz
December 7, 2020
Impact Izzone - 12/3/20 - Red Hot

Impact Izzone – 12/3/20 – Red Hot

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
December 3, 2020
Motown Rundown - 12/1/20 - Hey, Hey, Hey, Goodbye!

Motown Rundown – 12/1/20 – Hey, Hey, Hey, Goodbye!

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
December 1, 2020
Joey Hauser forces a putback against Eastern Michigan/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Behind double-double from Joey Hauser, MSU defeats Notre Dame 80-70

Trent Balley, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter
November 29, 2020
Impact Izzone - 11/28/20 - Let 'Em Fly

Impact Izzone – 11/28/20 – Let ‘Em Fly

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
November 28, 2020
Foster Loyer attempts a free throw vs. Eastern Michigan in the 2020 season opener/ Photo Credit: Ian Gilmour/WDBM

Loyer has career night, Spartans beat Eagles 83-67

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
November 25, 2020
Motown Rundown - 11/24/20 - Zero, Zip, Zilch, Nada, Nothin’

Motown Rundown – 11/24/20 – Zero, Zip, Zilch, Nada, Nothin’

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
November 24, 2020
Impact Izzone - 11/20/20 - Buckle Up

Impact Izzone – 11/20/20 – Buckle Up

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
November 20, 2020
Tillman drives to the basket. (Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

Tillman ready to work after being drafted No. 35 by Grizzlies

Trent Balley, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter
November 19, 2020
Motown Rundown - 11/17/20 - Trent Balley Has Lost His Mind

Motown Rundown – 11/17/20 – Trent Balley Has Lost His Mind

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
November 17, 2020
Green & White Report - 11/15/20 - Live and Loaded

Green & White Report – 11/15/20 – Live and Loaded

Ryan Collins, Trent Balley, and Henry Menigoz
November 16, 2020
Motown Rundown - 11/11/20 - "I'm Done"

Motown Rundown – 11/11/20 – “I’m Done”

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
November 11, 2020

Spartans enter season as No. 13 in AP Top 25

Trent Balley, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter
November 9, 2020
Motown Rundown - 11/3/20 - Sparty Party

Motown Rundown – 11/3/20 – Sparty Party

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
November 3, 2020
Motown Rundown - 10/27/20 - StaffDaddy

Motown Rundown – 10/27/20 – StaffDaddy

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
October 27, 2020
Green & White Report - 10/25/20 - Yuck.

Green & White Report – 10/25/20 – Yuck.

Ryan Collins, Trent Balley, and Henry Menigoz
October 26, 2020
Motown Rundown - 10/20/2020 - Get Swifty

Motown Rundown – 10/20/2020 – Get Swifty

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
October 20, 2020
Motown Rundown - 10/15/20 - Picksgate

Motown Rundown – 10/15/20 – Picksgate

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
October 15, 2020
Motown Rundown - 10/6/20 - On The Clock

Motown Rundown – 10/6/20 – On The Clock

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
October 6, 2020
Motown Rundown - 9/30/20 - Down the Field and Gain...

Motown Rundown – 9/30/20 – Down the Field and Gain…

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
September 30, 2020
Motown Rundown - 9/23/20 - Oh No! We Suck Again!

Motown Rundown – 9/23/20 – Oh No! We Suck Again!

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
September 23, 2020
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Balley: Making a championship case for each conference finalist

Trent Balley, Columnist
September 16, 2020
Motown Rundown - 9/15/20 - Pain

Motown Rundown – 9/15/20 – Pain

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
September 15, 2020
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Balley: Six reasons to believe in the 2020 Detroit Lions

Trent Balley
September 11, 2020
Motown Rundown - 9/10/20 - Pass the Kool-Aid

Motown Rundown – 9/10/20 – Pass the Kool-Aid

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
September 10, 2020
Green & White Report - 8/31/20 - The Sunday Matinee

Green & White Report – 8/31/20 – The Sunday Matinee

Ryan Collins and Trent Balley
August 31, 2020
Green and White Report - 8/23/20 - Back to School. Kinda.

Green and White Report – 8/23/20 – Back to School. Kinda.

Ryan Collins, Trent Balley, and Henry Menigoz
August 23, 2020
Motown Rundown - 8/21/20 - Eyes on the Mize

Motown Rundown – 8/21/20 – Eyes on the Mize

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
August 21, 2020
Motown Rundown - 8/13/20 - Restore the Roar?

Motown Rundown – 8/13/20 – Restore the Roar?

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
August 13, 2020
Motown Rundown - 7/29/20 - The Ghost of Ryan Collins

Motown Rundown – 7/29/20 – The Ghost of Ryan Collins

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
July 29, 2020
Green and White Report - 7/19/20 - We're So Close

Green and White Report – 7/19/20 – We’re So Close

Ryan Collins, Trent Balley, and Henry Menigoz
July 19, 2020
Motown Rundown - 7/17/20 - We're Going to Disney World!

Motown Rundown – 7/17/20 – We’re Going to Disney World!

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
July 17, 2020
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Balley: Five NBA teams who could win it all in bizarre season

Trent Balley, Sports Editor
July 10, 2020
Motown Rundown - 7/7/20 - Can You Hear Me Now?

Motown Rundown – 7/7/20 – Can You Hear Me Now?

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
July 7, 2020
Motown Rundown - 6/29/20 - Roll With the Changes

Motown Rundown – 6/29/20 – Roll With the Changes

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
June 29, 2020
Motown Rundown - 6/22/20 - Figure It Out!

Motown Rundown – 6/22/20 – Figure It Out!

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
June 22, 2020
Motown Rundown - 6/13/20 - Get Tork'd

Motown Rundown – 6/13/20 – Get Tork’d

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
June 13, 2020
Motown Rundown - 6/8/2020 - Let's do that Hockey

Motown Rundown – 6/8/2020 – Let’s do that Hockey

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
June 8, 2020
Motown Rundown - 5/25/20 - Cenation

Motown Rundown – 5/25/20 – Cenation

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
May 25, 2020
Motown Rundown - 05/18/20 - Gamer's Delight

Motown Rundown – 05/18/20 – Gamer’s Delight

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
May 17, 2020
Motown Rundown - 5/6/20 - Korean Baseball Fever

Motown Rundown – 5/6/20 – Korean Baseball Fever

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
May 8, 2020
Social Night - 05/04/2020 - May the 4th be with you!

Social Night – 05/04/2020 – May the 4th be with you!

Eric Bach, Ian Gilmour, Trent Balley, and Aidan Hunt
May 4, 2020
Motown Rundown - 04/28/2020 - Meet the Rookies

Motown Rundown – 04/28/2020 – Meet the Rookies

Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins, and Trent Balley
April 28, 2020
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