2026 Tournament PreviewTom Izzo has the Spartans in the Big Dance for an incredible 27th consecutive season, the nation's longest active streak. Michigan State is defined by defense, which ranks 13th nationally in efficiency (per KenPom) and No. 1 in rebounding rate. Offensively, point guard Jeremy Fears (15.7 ppg, 9.2 apg) leads the nation in assists per game and has posted 10 double-doubles. Senior Jaxon Kohler (12.7 ppg, 9.1 rpg), who has spent his entire career at MSU, enjoyed a breakout year, shooting 39.4 percent from three-point range. The X-factor is Coen Carr (11.6 ppg), who is inconsistent but always puts on a show as the most prolific dunker in college hoops. The Spartans lost their regular-season finale (to Michigan) before getting upset in their Big Ten tourney opener by UCLA. But they were tested all year with a tough schedule and came out with the sixth-highest wins above bubble ranking, boosted by nine Quad 1 victories. Another Elite Eight run, and perhaps beyond, is possible.
Scouting Report Offense Defense
Efficiency N/A N/A
Pace N/A
Effective FG% 53.79 (72) 48.87 (61)
Turnover % 14.62 (187) 13.47 (259)
Off Reb % 37.79 (10) 22.39 (1)
FTA/FGA 35.88 (157) 30.20 (64)
3P% 36.29 (47) 32.97 (119)
2P% 53.43 (110) 48.37 (47)
FT% 76.40 (41) 74.38 (290)
3PA/FGA 36.42 (241) 46.18 (345)
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Michigan State
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Rankings
AP Poll: #8 Coaches Poll: #11 NET: #11 RPI: #10
Record
Overall: (27-8) Conference: (15-5) Quad 1: (10-7) Quad 2: (4-1) Quad 3: (8-0) Quad 4: (5-0)
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