Michigan State Spartans

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Head coach Chris Beard of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Honda Center on March 30, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Michigan State vs Texas Tech: Behind the scenes storylines in Final Four matchup

Texas Tech vs. Michigan State: 2019 NCAA Tournament game preview, TV schedule

Michigan State vs. Texas Tech: Analyzing position battles in Final Four matchup

Michigan State Basketball: How the Spartans reached the Final Four

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates with his teammates after a basket against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Spartans silence doubters on way to Final Four

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 14: Fans cheer for Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half of their game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 14, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Michigan State vs Duke: 3 Key storylines for Elite Eight battle

DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 21: Aaron Henry #11, Matt McQuaid #20, Cassius Winston #5, Xavier Tillman #23, and Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans stand on the court during their game in the First Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament against the Bradley Braves at Wells Fargo Arena on March 21, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Keys for Spartans to beat Duke in Elite 8

DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 23: Aaron Henry #11, Cassius Winston #5 and Xavier Tillman #23 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate from the bench against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half in the second round game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 23, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Keys to beat LSU in the Sweet 16

DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 21: Aaron Henry #11, Matt McQuaid #20, Cassius Winston #5, Xavier Tillman #23, and Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans stand on the court during their game in the First Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament against the Bradley Braves at Wells Fargo Arena on March 21, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

LSU vs. Michigan State: 2019 NCAA Tournament game preview, TV schedule

MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 12: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts in the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on February 12, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Spartans beat Bradley to make Round of 32

ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 3: Clayton Custer #13 of the Loyola Ramblers defends against Nate Kennell #25 of the Bradley Braves during the Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Tournament Semifinals at the Scottrade Center on March 3, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Michigan State vs Bradley: 2019 NCAA Tournament game preview, TV schedule

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 16: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans meets with head coach Tom Izzo in the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the semifinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 16, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Get to the know the Spartans for your bracket

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 16: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans meets with head coach Tom Izzo in the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the semifinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 16, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Reactions to Spartans getting snubbed of a one seed

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)

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

EAST LANSING, MI - MARCH 09: Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after making a three pointer during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on March 9, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan vs Michigan State: 2019 Big Ten Championship game preview, TV scheudule

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - MARCH 05: Xavier Tillman #23 of the Michigan State Spartans looks to drive around Tanner Borchardt #20 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Breslin Center on March 05, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan vs. Michigan State: 2018-19 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 02: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket while defended by Devonte Green #11 of the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half at Breslin Center on February 2, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State vs Indiana: 2018-19 College basketball game preview, TV schedule

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Matt McQuaid #20 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his three-point basket in the second half with teammate Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Breslin Center on February 20, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Keys to rivalry matchup with Michigan

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 4: Matt McQuaid #20 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his made basket during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Breslin Center on January 4, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 2018-19 keys for Spartans to beat Rutgers

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 09: Matt McQuaid #20 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his made basket with Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half at Breslin Center on February 9, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 2018-19 keys for Spartans to beat Ohio State

MADISON, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 19: Kobe King #23 and Tai Strickland #13 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrate after beating the Michigan Wolverines 64-54 at the Kohl Center on January 19, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Michigan State vs Wisconsin: 2018-19 College basketball game preview, TV schedule

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 12: Denzel Valentine #45, Eron Harris #14 and Matt Costello #10 of the Michigan State Spartans react against the Maryland Terrapins in the semifinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 12, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Comparing 2015-16 Spartans to this year’s squad

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 19: Robert Johnson

Indiana vs. Michigan State: 2018-19 College basketball game preview, TV schedule

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)

Michigan State Basketball: Comparing the 2018-19 Spartans to last year’s squad

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 13: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball while defended by Jordan Poole #2 of the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball: In-depth look at Michigan-Michigan State rivalry

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 21: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during a game against the Maryland Terrapins in the second half at Breslin Center on January 21, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 2018-19 keys for the Spartans at Purdue

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 21: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during a game against the Maryland Terrapins in the second half at Breslin Center on January 21, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State vs. Purdue: 2018-19 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 06: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans dribbles the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the State Farm Champions Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 6, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Why Spartans are the No. 1 team in the country