Bart Torvik and KenPom both had Tom Izzo’s team in the top five of defensive rating. If they are able to establish the physicality of the game, and Richardson gets help on the offensive end, this Michigan State team has proven to be dangerous. They have won eight of their last nine games heading into the NCAA Tournament.

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