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Miami Has The Experience Michigan State Basketball Coach Tom Izzo Wants

... When he’s had junior and seniors leading, but also scoring and rebounding and defending. They are words we haven’t heard this season. And if we’re looking for reasons MSU enters this tournament as a No. 9 seed, with little expectation of a run, this is the place to start. The truth is, when Izzo looks at Miami, he sees qualities he used to build his own program. Qualities he’s been searching for in his own group for most of the winter. The Hurricanes don’t win with three-point shooting or fluid offensive sets or transition basketball. They win with nasty, with defense. When Miami beat Duke in late February, the Blue Devils scored 50. When they beat North Carolina, the Tar Heels scored 62. It’s true that North Carolina blitzed Miami last week in the ACC tournament. It’s also true the Hurricanes have lost their last three games. They are, after all, a No. 8 seed. But they are capable of beating anyone, as those scores suggest. That worries Izzo and his staff. It should. He also knows what kind of coach Larranaga is. What sort of tactician he is. “The way they control the tempo, it’s gonna be interesting to see if we can still run and get some,” Izzo said. ...

The Evolution Of Michigan State Basketball's Miles Bridges

... AP. Michigan State guard Miles Bridges (22) dunks the ball in front of Penn State guard Josh Reaves (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big Ten tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon). Alex Brandon, AP. Michigan State guard Miles Bridges (22) passes the ball pat Penn State forwards Lamar Stevens (11) and Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big Ten tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon). Alex Brandon, AP. Penn State guard Terrence Samuel (5), forward Grant Hazle (22), and others walk off the court after an NCAA college basketball game in the Big Ten tournament against Michigan State, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Washington. Michigan State won 78-51. (AP Photo/Nick Wass). Nick Wass, AP. Penn State head coach Patrick Chambers points during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big Ten tournament against Michigan State, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass). Nick Wass, AP. Penn State ...

How To Watch Kansas Vs. Michigan State, Game Time, Tv Info, Live Stream

... better in its first round game than KU, but of course opponent factors into that. Now Bill Self has to deal with a Tom Izzo team that turned Miami into putty. Behind the UK-Wichita State game, this will have the most interest of any this weekend. Josh Jackson vs. Miles Bridges is a lottery pick face-off that could be one highlight after another. Michigan State. After a horrendous showing in the first seven minutes of the game, Michigan State played what Tom Izzo estimated to be some of the best basketball he has seen from the Spartans in a couple years. A 20-2 run in the first half, fueled by Nick Ward and Miles Bridges, provided enough padding for Michigan State to not only avenge last season’s first round exit but set the stage for a contentious second round game against top-seeded Kansas with a Sweet 16 spot on the line. MML is available on i Phone, i Pad, watch OS, tv OS, Android ...

Miles Bridges, Michigan State Get A Shot At Josh Jackson And Kansas

... who rattled off an easy 17 points Friday night. "Unfortunately, there's a buzz saw in front of us, but we've had that all year," Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said after the game. "Might as well do it one more time.". The Jackson-Michigan State angle is intriguing, but there's more to this than one player. Izzo improved to 47-18 all-time in the NCAA Tournament on Friday night - 15-5 in the round of 64. He's been here before. And, in reality, his team - even with all the freshmen - has seen teams like Kansas this season. The Spartans played Arizona, Kentucky, Baylor, and Duke this year. They know what the big stage - against big-time opponents - is all about. "We played at Duke. We played Kentucky in Madison Square Garden. We played Arizona out in Hawaii," Izzo says. "I mean, we've been on big stages all year long. And I think it hurt us some in the travel and everything, and but you'll have to ...

Versatility Sets Apart Michigan State Basketball Signee Xavier Tillman

... East Grand Rapids showed Xavier Tillman's progression. The Grand Rapids Christian basketball star received a pass some 15 feet away from the rim. The 6-foot-8, 270-pound power forward could have made a move toward the basket and finished with an authoritative dunk. Instead, he opted for a quality jump shot. "I never shot jump shots," Tillman said last week. "But in that East Grand Rapids game, I had one jump shot that gave me confidence. As I caught it, I just felt, because I wasn't getting touches that game as much as I would have liked to because of their 2-3 zone, that I had to shoot it. "As soon as I touched the ball, I wanted to get that shot off.". Tillman's willingness to expand his game is among the things catching the attention of scouts. The four-star prospect, who signed with Michigan State in November , is rated as the ...

Michigan State Basketball Practice At 2017 Ncaa Tournament

... Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Kyle Ahrens during practice at BOK Center. Brett Rojo, USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans players huddle during practice at BOK Center. Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during practice at BOK Center. Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Kenny Goins during practice at BOK Center. Brett Rojo, USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Young fans look on during Michigan State Spartans practice at BOK Center. Brett Rojo, USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State's Cassius Winston during practice at BOK Center in preparation for an NCAA tournament game against Miami. Brett Rojo, USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tum Tum Nairn Jr. speaks during a practice day press conference at BOK Center. Brett Rojo, USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Miles Bridges ...

For Michigan State's Four Freshmen, 'it's Either Step Up Or You Fold

... Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo speaks during a practice day press conference at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. Brett Rojo, Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11) speaks during a practice day press conference at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. Brett Rojo, Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Alvin Ellis III (3) speaks during a practice day press conference at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. Brett Rojo, Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Alvin Ellis III (3) speaks during a practice day press conference at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. Brett Rojo, Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo speaks during a practice day press conference at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. Brett Rojo, Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Michigan State Spartans ...

Ben Carter Still Hoping To Play For Michigan State Next Season

... To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Ben Carter still hoping to play for Michigan State next season. Chris Solari , Detroit Free Press Published 1:43 p.m. ET March 10, 2017 | Updated 7 hours ago. Graduate transfer Ben Carter injured his knee in October and has not played this season for Michigan State. (Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie, Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports). 18 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 3 COMMENTEMAILMORE. EAST LANSING – Forward Ben Carter’s career at Michigan State never got started. But the graduate transfer remains hopeful that the NCAA will allow him to return to the Spartans next season. “It’s been a tough year for me, being injured the first day of practice. It’s been a lot of ups and downs,” Carter told the crowd during MSU’s team banquet Monday night at the Breslin Center. “Don’t know if I’m gonna be able to come back next season, but I’m praying every day.”. Carter, a 6-foot-9 forward from Las Vegas, suffered his second left knee injury in a calendar year in early October and underwent surgery. He previously was injured in ...

Michigan State's Cassius Winston Holds Key To A Long Ncaa Run

... been posted to your Facebook feed. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Michigan State's Cassius Winston holds key to a long NCAA run. Shawn Windsor , Detroit Free Press 12:40 a.m. ET March 17, 2017. Hear what Tom Izzo, his Michigan State players and the Miami Hurricanes are expecting and focusing on in Friday's NCAA first round in Tulsa, Okla. Video by Chris Solari, DFP. Miami coach Jim Larranaga compares Winston's passing and IQ to a former two-time NBA MVP point guard. Michigan State guard Cassius Winston listens to coach Tom Izzo during the second half of MSU's 78-51 win over Penn State in the Big Ten tournament March 9, 2017 in Washington. (Photo: Alex Brandon, AP). 45 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 5 COMMENTEMAILMORE. TULSA, Okla. - Cassius Winston played 12 minutes in Michigan State’s last game. The Spartans lost. MSU coach Tom Izzo would like to play him more. Because he knows his team can’t win without him. Not against ...