By Paul Gotham Setting: It's a Big Ten showdown as Tom Izzo brings his No. 5 Michigan State Spartans (19-3, 9-0) to Madison for a tilt with Bo Ryan's No. 16 Wisconsin Badgers (16-5, 6-3). Plot: Michigan State could gain a four-game edge on Wisconsin in the Big Ten standings. The Badgers are currently tied for second with Purdue, Ohio State, and Illinois. Sub-plot: … [Read more...] about Michigan State-Wisconsin: Tale Of The Tape
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College Basketball Splinters | January 13, 2009
By Paul Gotham Tough week for the Jayhawks Seven days ago Bill Self's Kansas Jayhawks looked like an unstoppable force. One week later, the Jayhawks' staff might want to spend some time reading the tea leaves. Without a doubt, the Jayhawks will have some say in who wins this year's national title. The degree to which they have that say will depend upon how Self's crew … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | January 13, 2009
College Hoops Countdown | #2 Michigan State
Leading up to the 2009 NIT Season Tip Off on November 16th, Pickin' Splinters will be counting down the top 25 of the college hardwood nation. '08 - '09 Results: 31 -7 (15 -3 Big Ten) Lost to UNC in the National Title game, 89 -72. Coach: Tom Izzo 336 - 137 (14 years at MSU) Key Returners: Kalin Lucas - 14.7ppg, 2.1rpg Chris Allen - 8.4ppg, 2.2rpg Durrell … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #2 Michigan State