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Michigan State Spartans Gear Up for NCAA Tournament Challenge

3/18/2026

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Michigan State University is sending nine teams to the NCAA tournament, second to the SEC.
MSU has a mixed record against tournament-bound teams, going 5-5 in the Big Ten and 3-1 non-conference.
Concerns about MSU's defensive struggles have emerged, but the team has time to prepare.
Jeremy Fears Jr. (MSU) led the NCAA in assists and has become a significant scorer.
Spartans aim to build on their Elite Eight appearance.

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Story summary

Michigan State University is sending nine teams to the NCAA tournament, second to the SEC.
MSU has a mixed record against tournament-bound teams, going 5-5 in the Big Ten and 3-1 non-conference.
Concerns about MSU's defensive struggles have emerged, but the team has time to prepare.
Jeremy Fears Jr. (MSU) led the NCAA in assists and has become a significant scorer.
Spartans aim to build on their Elite Eight appearance.