Between two historic programs, the numbers show it'll be a coin flip in MSU's Sweet 16 matchup against UConn on Friday.
For Michigan State Men's Basketball to advance to the Elite Eight, ot must get through Connecticut. To do this, the Spartans must rely on depth and executing at a high level to defend a veteran Husky squad.
In a press conference on Monday, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo stated that guard Denham Wojcik is playing through a torn labrum while guard Divine Ugochukwu will not return this weekend.
Tom Izzo held a press confrence ahead of his teams matchup with UConn following the Spartans successful first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. This Sweet 16 matchup will feature two of the most decorated head coaches in college basketball history between Tom Izzo of MSU and Dan Hurley of UConn.
Michigan State’s win over Louisville sent the Spartans to the Sweet 16, igniting energy across campus as fans rallied behind the team’s March run.
Coen Carr has played every role for MSU in three years, today, he was the hero in MSU's Round of 32 win.
Michigan State Men's Basketball advances to the Sweet 16 following its 77-69 victory over Louisville on Saturday. Aided by MSU's Jaxon Kohler's five point swing late in the second half, fast paced offense and solid perimeter defense, the Spartans win the weekend and await a new challenge in either Connecticut or UCLA.
Michigan State faces Louisville on Saturday at 2:45 p.m. Its success relies on three factors: perimeter defense, core-four leadership and desperation.
MSU head coach Tom Izzo was named to the Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year Watch List on Friday afternoon.
MSU advanced to the second round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday, March 21, where it will face No. 6 seed Louisville.
MSU showed its full potential in its first round matchup, scurrying past North Dakota State 92-67.
MSU is all set to face North Dakota State at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday. MSU's core four will be essential throughout the tournament.
MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr. was named an AP second-team All-American on Monday, rounding out a star-studded season.
MSU faces North Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament; staying focused on all the little things is top of mind for the Spartans
