Michigan State March Madness Predictions

Article Updated March 14th, 2010

The Spartans, led by head coach Tom Izzo, will look to return to the final four for a second straight year at this year’s NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis. The Spartans were knocked off in the Big Ten tournament Friday by Minnesota, who eventually lost in the Big Ten championship game to Ohio State, but still finished the season with a pretty solid 24-8 overall record. Michigan State is projected to be named a #4 or #5 seed, and will need to use their depth and experience to carry them deep into this year’s March Madness.

Michigan State Spartans Tournament Prediction

The Michigan State Spartans have made 22 NCAA Tournament appearances, and will be making their 13th straight appearance this March. The Spartans have made it to the Final Four seven times, and have won 2 Championships, most recently in 2000. Current head coach, Tom Izzo has taken this team to five of those seven Final Four appearances and won the National Championship in 2000. All of the starters played in the Finals last year and know what it takes to advance in this tournament. Look for the Spartans to make it into the Sweet Sixteen this year, with a shot of winning that game to play in the Elite Eight round.

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Article Written February 22nd, 2010

Team Offense – Michigan State’s offense, which puts up an average of 74 points per game, is led by of the best point guards in the nation Kalin Lucas. Lucas averages around 15.5 points, 4 assists, and 2 rebounds per game. Kalin Lucas has led the Spartans to four 90+ point victories this year, where he scored an average of 18.25 points per game. Right behind Lucas is Durrell Summers, Raymar Morgan, and Draymond Green, who all average over 10 points per game this year. MSU will need these players to step up in March if they hope to return to the Final Four.

Team Defense – The Spartans defense is led by sophomore Draymond Green, who averages 7.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, and has come up with 23 blocks this year. The Spartans defense gives up an average of 64.6 points per game. They have only surrendered one 80+ point loss this year, and have held their opponents to under 55 points four times.