I know that they have been so up and down all year....but come tournament time, this team always puts it into 8th gear. I really think there toughest matchup will be getting out of that 7-10 game with a win. Florida really hasnt impressed me, and they have been just as up and down as MSU. I personally have Gonzaga beating St. Johns and then BYU so it makes it easier for my case but I really think MSU has a shot to make a deep run into this tourney. I dont think theres a chance in hell they'd get past pitt....but Elite 8 is a possibility. Any thoughts?
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MSU might win their first game against UCLA, but there is no way they make it past the second round, they will lose to FLA even if they find a way to beat UCLA. They had a nice little run in the B10 tourney, if it weren't for that they wouldn't even be in the tournament. They are not a good basketball team, and if lucas plays poorly they are 1 and done. Do not bet on this teamComment -
They stunk this season and didn't even deserve the bid.
I don't see how they can string together more than two good performances in a row, regardless of Izzo's track record.[quote=jjgold;5683305]I win again like usual
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[quote=Whippit;7921056]miami won't lose a single eastern conference game through end of season[/quote]Comment -
it seems izzo always finds a way for his team to come and play in the tourney so wouldnt bet against them ,thats for sureOriginally posted by jonblaze2424Comment -
i got ucla in my bracketComment -
There are better match-ups in the NIT than MSU vs UCLAComment -
I doubt but stranger things have happenComment -
msu has been so inconsistent this year i dont see them getting by to good teams in ucla and floridaComment -
florida will take them to the crib.Comment -
they will lose in round 1
11seed mizzou is 1 pt favs over 6 seed Cincinatti btwComment -
Basically u have to decide how much faith you have in durrell summers. He is the wild card. He always seems to turn into a beast in the tourney after basically taking the season off. If u trust he will do the same this year, then take them in round 1. lucas green and summers can get them one win. But i think u arent giving florida enough credit. they are a dark horse to win the region. they have both an inside and outside presence and will surprise. donovan knows what hes doing in march, if fla plays msu in 2nd rd, i will take fla cuz the points will be skewed due to the public thinking msu is invincible in march.Comment -
I kept thinking MSU was going to turn it around this season and it never happened. I have no reason to think it will happen now. Izzo is a great coach but he has done it with a lot better teams.
Isn't Michigan State like 18-13?
They're an average basketball team. I'm not sure why anyone would have faith in them turning it on now. They "might" beat UCLA but there is no way they make a run.Comment -
they have looked horrible this season, and i don't think it will change just b/c it's tourney time. i'll take ucla in my bracket pool. the winner of this m/u won't get by florida anyway, so it doesn't matter much to me.Comment -
I think they get smashed in the 1st round.
too much hype on michigan state.Comment -
They got Lucas and Green and sometimes Summers shows up. Basically 2 and half men and UCLA has 5 guys in double figures.Comment -
Michigan State was ranked #2 in the preseason poll and they were the 2nd favorite to win NCAA Championship behind Duke, but they have had a disappointing season of epic proportions. Teams that disappoint during the regular season sometimes make a run in the postseason. I like Michigan State to win at least one game. Kalin Lucas and Durrell Summers don't want to go out like this. They'll be lucky to make it past the 2nd round, but who knows? Not many people had them going to the Final Four last season.Comment -
I am one of the few appreciators of the Pac-10 this year. Michigan State could make a run against many teams, but it was a tough draw pulling UCLA first. I think UCLA handles them with ease.Comment -
I agree with both.Originally posted by yisman
The Pac-10 was much more competitive than people think.
Izzo cant turn shit into stars.Comment -
Florida has a reputation for losing to bad and mediocre teams like UCF, Jacksonville, and South Carolina at home. Last time these two faced off with Florida as a 2 seed in Tampa MSU won by 22 points. Tom Izzo pwns Billy Donovan. In a region as weak as this MSU could actually make another Final Four.Comment -
this is a very weak region but this michigan st team is bad. people seem to forget that they dodged the top 3 seeds in their region last year to make the final 4. this team was way overrated when the season began, and has shown that over the course of 30+ games. izzo is a great coach, but hes no miracle worker like people seem to think. best case scenario, they beat ucla. this florida team played very well down the stretch (sec title game not withstanding) and has plenty of veterans, tough to see michigan st taking them out again in a 2nd round upset.Comment -
Michigan St should not even be in the tourney.
That being said, sure they have a chance to win a couple. That's why it's Madness.Comment -
a good coach can prepare em well, but is the talent thereComment -
UCLA moneyline.Comment -
I like Michigan St.
There is a reason Izzo wins this time of the year. Its not a coincidence that he makes runs, when no one expects them to.
He has the ability to make adjustments that other coaches are not able to. Either during a game, or in between wins.
They wont go far, but they will not be embarrassed.Comment -
No.Comment -
sweet 16Comment -
MSU is pretty bad this season, though I believe they will take UCLA easily. The match-ups are definitely in favor of MSU if they actually show up (always questionable this season).Comment -
If I take em, they'll lose for sure. I could not get on the right side with them all year long. Good luck everyone!!!Comment
