Where Does Michigan State Rank in the Sweet 16?
Michigan State University is in the Sweet 16 for men’s NCAA basketball. The fun starts Thursday (March 23). They don’t call Tom Izzo Mr. March for no reason, right? MSU…
COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 17: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts against the USC Trojans during the second half in the first round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Michigan State University is in the Sweet 16 for men's NCAA basketball. The fun starts Thursday (March 23). They don't call Tom Izzo Mr. March for no reason, right?
MSU will take on Kansas State at 6:30 p.m. EST in New York City. So, where does the team rank in the Sweet 16?
Bleacher Report has released its NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 power rankings. MSU isn't in the top 10, but they are close, coming in at No. 11.
Bleacher Report said this of the Spartans, "Steely. Or should I say steal-y? Michigan State was not a turnover-forcing team during the regular season, entering the dance on a 10-game streak of six or fewer steals."
They add, "But the Spartans had seven against USC and nine more against Marquette, pacing them to victory despite an unusual lack of made three-pointers. If they keep defending like that AND the shots start falling, maybe the Big Ten’s 22-year title drought finally comes to an end."
