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Trent Balley

Trent Balley, Men's Basketball Columnist/Sports Editor

Trent is a junior journalism student who serves as Men's Basketball Columnist and Detroit Sports Columnist for Impact 89FM. He also works as Sports Editor for the station. He is a regular member of the Motown Rundown podcast and hosts the Impact Izzone podcast.

All content by Trent Balley
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 Valentine's 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, it's 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 - Let's 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 -

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 - We're So Close

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

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!

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 Tork'd

Motown Rundown – 6/13/20 – Get Tork’d

June 13, 2020
Motown Rundown - 6/8/2020 - Let's 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 - Gamer's 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
Motown Rundown - 4/24/20 - Okudah Matata

Motown Rundown – 4/24/20 – Okudah Matata

April 24, 2020
Balley: Here's what the Lions should do in round one

Balley: Here’s what the Lions should do in round one

April 23, 2020
Motown Rundown - 4/15/20 - Hangin' In There

Motown Rundown – 4/15/20 – Hangin’ In There

April 17, 2020
Motown Rundown - 4/8/20 - Mr. Tiger

Motown Rundown – 4/8/20 – Mr. Tiger

April 17, 2020
Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman. (Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

Balley: Whether in East Lansing or the NBA, Tillman’s future is bright

March 24, 2020
Motown Rundown - 03/18/20 - The Show Must Go On

Motown Rundown – 03/18/20 – The Show Must Go On

March 18, 2020
Impact Izzone - 03/18/20 - Farewell, Natalie and Julian!

Impact Izzone – 03/18/20 – Farewell, Natalie and Julian!

March 18, 2020
Impact Izzone - 3/10/20 - March Sadness.

Impact Izzone – 3/10/20 – March Sadness.

March 16, 2020
Motown Rundown - 3/12/20 - Coronamania.

Motown Rundown – 3/12/20 – Coronamania.

March 13, 2020
The Final Rose - 3/12/20 - The FINAL Final Rose

The Final Rose – 3/12/20 – The FINAL Final Rose

March 12, 2020
Final Rose - 2/27/2020 - It's About to get Uncomfortable

Final Rose – 2/27/2020 – It’s About to get Uncomfortable

February 28, 2020
The Final Rose - 2/21/20 - Midnight Chaos

The Final Rose – 2/21/20 – Midnight Chaos

February 21, 2020
Motown Rundown - 02/20/20 - Bye Reggie.

Motown Rundown – 02/20/20 – Bye Reggie.

February 20, 2020
Impact Izzone - 02/14/20 - It's a Party!

Impact Izzone – 02/14/20 – It’s a Party!

February 14, 2020
Motown Rundown - 2/13/20- Let's Get it On

Motown Rundown – 2/13/20- Let’s Get it On

February 13, 2020

Spartans get monkey off back, grind out win at No. 22 Illinois

February 12, 2020
The Final Rose - 2/7/20 - Recency Bias Pete

The Final Rose – 2/7/20 – Recency Bias Pete

February 7, 2020

No. 16 Spartans lose second straight, drop 75-70 to No. 22 Penn State

February 5, 2020
Xavier Tillman/Photo: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans start slow again, come up short vs. Badgers

February 1, 2020
The Final Rose - 1/22/2020 - The Aftermath of Champagne-Gate

The Final Rose – 1/22/2020 – The Aftermath of Champagne-Gate

January 30, 2020

Balley: Undlin at DC makes sense for the Lions

January 13, 2020
Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Balley: No. 8 MSU comes back to earth in 71-42 loss to Purdue

January 12, 2020

Another Winston-Tillman masterpiece elevates MSU to 5-0 in Big Ten

January 10, 2020
Motown Rundown - 12/9/19 - Holiday Extravaganza

Motown Rundown – 12/9/19 – Holiday Extravaganza

December 10, 2019
Cassius Winston and Tom Izzo/Photo: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State starts 1-0 in Big Ten with 77-65 win over Rutgers

December 8, 2019

Balley: Why LeBron James is greater than Michael Jordan

November 27, 2019
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