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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.

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MSU mens basketballs 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

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

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

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

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

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

March 11, 2022
Michigan State mens basketballs 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

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

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

March 6, 2022
Impact Izzone - 03/03/22 - Alumni Izzone

Impact Izzone – 03/03/22 – Alumni Izzone

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

March 1, 2022
Impact Izzone - 02/24/22 - Freefall

Impact Izzone – 02/24/22 – Freefall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 9, 2021
Impact Izzone - 11/08/21 - Its up to you, New York

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

November 7, 2021
Impact Izzone - 10/08/21 - Izzone from Indy

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

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

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

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

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

March 17, 2021
Motown Rundown - 3/12/21 - The Tebow Episode

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

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

March 11, 2021
Impact Izzone - 3/10/21 - Vindication

Impact Izzone – 3/10/21 – Vindication

March 10, 2021
Impact Izzone - 3/4/21 - Hello, March

Impact Izzone – 3/4/21 – Hello, March

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

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

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

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

February 24, 2021
Impact Izzone - 2/24/21 - Drinks On Us!

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

February 24, 2021
FINAL: Spartans upset No. 5 Illinois 81-72

FINAL: Spartans upset No. 5 Illinois 81-72

February 23, 2021
Green & White Report - 2/21/21 - Farewell Rabs

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

February 22, 2021
Impact Izzone - 2/19/21 - Out of Answers

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

February 19, 2021
Green & White Report - 2/14/21 - Happy Valentines Day

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

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

February 13, 2021
Motown Rundown - 2/11/21 - Angry Rabs

Motown Rundown – 2/11/21 – Angry Rabs

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

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

February 8, 2021
Impact Izzone - 02/05/21 - Is this heaven? No, its Iowa.

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

February 5, 2021
Motown Rundown - 2/2/21 - California Love

Motown Rundown – 2/2/21 – California Love

February 2, 2021
Motown Rundown - 1/30/21 - Thank You, 9

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

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

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

January 25, 2021
Motown Rundown - 1/21/21 - Fresh Blood

Motown Rundown – 1/21/21 – Fresh Blood

January 21, 2021
Balley: Lions culture is finally changing for the better

Balley: Lions’ culture is finally changing for the better

January 20, 2021
Impact Izzone - 1/14/21 - Expectations vs. Reality

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

January 14, 2021
Motown Rundown - 1/14/21 - Lets Do That Hockey

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

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

January 6, 2021
Motown Rundown - 12/23/20 - The Motown Rundown Saves Christmas

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

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

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

December 14, 2020
Impact Izzone - 12/8/20 - Five-O

Impact Izzone – 12/8/20 – Five-O

December 8, 2020
Motown Rundown - 12/8/20 - The Motown Showdown

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

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

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

December 7, 2020
Impact Izzone - 12/3/20 - Red Hot

Impact Izzone – 12/3/20 – Red Hot

December 3, 2020
Motown Rundown - 12/1/20 - Hey, Hey, Hey, Goodbye!

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

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

November 29, 2020
Impact Izzone - 11/28/20 - Let Em Fly

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

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

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

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

November 24, 2020
Impact Izzone - 11/20/20 - Buckle Up

Impact Izzone – 11/20/20 – Buckle Up

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

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

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

November 17, 2020
Green & White Report - 11/15/20 - Live and Loaded

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

November 16, 2020
Motown Rundown - 11/11/20 - Im Done

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

November 11, 2020

Spartans enter season as No. 13 in AP Top 25

November 9, 2020
Motown Rundown - 11/3/20 - Sparty Party

Motown Rundown – 11/3/20 – Sparty Party

November 3, 2020
Motown Rundown - 10/27/20 - StaffDaddy

Motown Rundown – 10/27/20 – StaffDaddy

October 27, 2020
Green & White Report - 10/25/20 - Yuck.

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

October 26, 2020
Motown Rundown - 10/20/2020 - Get Swifty

Motown Rundown – 10/20/2020 – Get Swifty

October 20, 2020
Motown Rundown - 10/15/20 - Picksgate

Motown Rundown – 10/15/20 – Picksgate

October 15, 2020
Motown Rundown - 10/6/20 - On The Clock

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

October 6, 2020
Motown Rundown - 9/30/20 - Down the Field and Gain...

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

September 30, 2020
Motown Rundown - 9/23/20 - Oh No! We Suck Again!

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

September 23, 2020
Balley: Making a championship case for each conference finalist

Balley: Making a championship case for each conference finalist

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

Motown Rundown – 9/15/20 – Pain

September 15, 2020
Balley: Six reasons to believe in the 2020 Detroit Lions

Balley: Six reasons to believe in the 2020 Detroit Lions

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

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

September 10, 2020
Green & White Report - 8/31/20 - The Sunday Matinee

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

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.

August 23, 2020
Motown Rundown - 8/21/20 - Eyes on the Mize

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

August 21, 2020
Motown Rundown - 8/13/20 - Restore the Roar?

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

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

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

July 29, 2020
Green and White Report - 7/19/20 - Were So Close

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

July 19, 2020
Motown Rundown - 7/17/20 - Were Going to Disney World!

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

July 17, 2020
Balley: Five NBA teams who could win it all in bizarre season

Balley: Five NBA teams who could win it all in bizarre season

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

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

July 7, 2020
Motown Rundown - 6/29/20 - Roll With the Changes

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

June 29, 2020
Motown Rundown - 6/22/20 - Figure It Out!

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

June 22, 2020
Motown Rundown - 6/13/20 - Get Torkd

Motown Rundown – 6/13/20 – Get Tork’d

June 13, 2020
Motown Rundown - 6/8/2020 - Lets do that Hockey

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

June 8, 2020
Motown Rundown - 5/25/20 - Cenation

Motown Rundown – 5/25/20 – Cenation

May 25, 2020
Motown Rundown - 05/18/20 - Gamers Delight

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

May 17, 2020
Motown Rundown - 5/6/20 - Korean Baseball Fever

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

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!

May 4, 2020
Motown Rundown - 04/28/2020 - Meet the Rookies

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

April 28, 2020
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