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Michigan State Basketball: Why Spartans deserve a No. 1 seed for the Big Dance

By Ryan Kay

COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 5: Head Coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans shouts instructions to his team in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes on January 5, 2019 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 5: Head Coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans shouts instructions to his team in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes on January 5, 2019 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 24: Cassius Winston #5 and Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans react after a 77-70 win over the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 24, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 24: Cassius Winston #5 and Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans react after a 77-70 win over the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 24, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Michigan State Basketball is fighting for a one seed in the NCAA Tournament. Do the numbers say that the Spartans deserve it?

The Spartans have dealt with injuries to two of their three top scores, however Michigan State is playing like a team that is determined to not let adversity ruin their hopes and aspirations of obtaining a #1 seed for the NCAA Tournament. Michigan State Basketball has come close to earning a #1 seed in recent seasons but did not earn one of the four #1 seeds the previous three NCAA tournaments.

Michigan State Basketball has many factors contributing to their success as they hope to earn the last #1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Experience has played a very important role in the Spartans winning, especially on the road. Their early dominance in Big Ten play had separated them from the other 13 teams in the league.

Even with the injuries that they had to endure throughout the season, they won a share of the Big Ten regular season title. Tom Izzo and his staff have shown that they are willing to change without going away from their core principles to help the Spartans be successful heading into the NCAA Tournament. Here are some the reasons why they deserve a number #1 seed.

As many conference tournaments have ended and  some continue to go through the weekend, potential #1 seeds for the NCAA Tournament have either not won their conference tournament or were eliminated prior to their conference championship game. Virginia lost by double digits to Florida State in the ACC Tournament semifinals, North Carolina also lost in the ACC semifinals to in-state rival Duke, and Gonzaga lost in their conference tournament finals by 13 points to Saint Mary’s.

If Michigan State can win the Big Ten Tournament, they are a lock for a #1 seed for the NCAA Tournament. Here are some reasons why the Spartans are deserving of a #1 seed.

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