Michigan State Basketball had a roller coaster of a season
Just moments ago, as the 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed, the Michigan State Men’s Basketball team, coached by Tom Izzo, learned their fate. The Spartans and their fans can now rest easy as they have made it into the tournament as a No. 9 seed in the West Region. They will take on No. 8 seed Mississippi State in the Round of 64. The game will take place on Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina. If the Spartans win, they will likely face the No. 1 seed North Carolina Tar Heels.
A Roller Coaster of a Season
Heading into the 2023-24 season, Michigan State was one of the favorites to win the National Championship, but those expectations quickly changed as the Spartans started off the season with a 4-5 record. MSU then won eight of their next ten games to improve their record to 12-7, and many fans started to believe the tide was turning. Unfortunately, the Spartans went 7-7 in their final 14 games, which ended any hope of them earning a high seed in the tournament. Overall, Michigan State was 14-4 at home, 3-7 on the road, and 2-2 on neutral courts.
What Mississippi State Brings to the Table
The Mississippi State Bulldogs, following their loss to Auburn in the SEC Tournament semifinal, are currently 21-13. Before losing to Auburn, the Bulldogs manhandled No. 5 Tennessee 73-56 in the quarterfinals.
TL;DR (too long didn’t read)
- Tournament Seeding: The Michigan State Men’s Basketball team, led by Coach Tom Izzo, has secured a spot in the 2024 NCAA Tournament as the No. 9 seed in the West Region. They are set to face No. 8 seed Mississippi State in the Round of 64.
- Season Struggles: The Spartans had a roller-coaster season, starting with high expectations but struggling initially with a 4-5 record. They showed signs of improvement with an 8-2 run, raising hopes, but ended the season with a 7-7 record in their last 14 games.
- Tournament Implications: Michigan State’s mixed season results and their eventual No. 9 seed placement reflect the team’s resilience and ability to secure a tournament spot despite challenges.
Bottom Line:
Despite a season of ups and downs, Michigan State has made it into the NCAA Tournament, where they will face Mississippi State in a closely matched first-round game. The Spartans’ performance in the tournament will be a crucial test of their ability to overcome their season’s inconsistencies.
