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The Evolution Of Michigan State Basketball's Miles Bridges

... during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big Ten tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon). Alex Brandon, AP. Penn State forward Lamar Stevens (11) shoots between Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) and Michigan State guard Alvin Ellis III (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big Ten tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon). Alex Brandon, AP. Michigan State guard Miles Bridges (22) dunks over Penn State forward Payton Banks (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big Ten tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Washington. Also seen is Michigan State forward Kenny Goins (25). (AP Photo/Nick Wass). Nick Wass, AP. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big Ten tournament against Penn State, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass). Nick Wass, AP. Michigan State guard Miles Bridges (22) dunks the ball in front of Penn State guard Josh Reaves (23) during ...

Miles Bridges, Michigan State Get A Shot At Josh Jackson And Kansas

... was going to be a Michigan State Spartan. Jackson - the country's top-ranked recruit - ultimately went to Kansas. A decision Bridges respected then and still does now. The two still talk quite a bit. Bridges - a blue-chip five-star recruit himself - said he thinks of Jackson as a brother. But when No. 9 Michigan State gets a crack at No. 1 Kansas on Sunday (5:15 p.m., CBS), all of that goes out the window. "I didn't come here to see any friends," Bridges said Friday night after a 78-58 win over Miami in an opening-round game. "I came here to win games.". The Spartans played, perhaps, their best basketball of the season Friday night against the Hurricanes. After starting out slow, Michigan State's freshmen - led by Bridges and Nick Ward - sparked a 30-8 run that flipped the game on its head and sent Miami packing. Kansas, however, is a different beast entirely. The Jayhawks thrashed their way through No. 16 UC Davis on Friday, ...

Michigan State's Gavin Schilling Opens Up About What Might Have Been

... takes the floor Friday night in Tulsa, Okla., in its opening game of the NCAA tournament, it won’t be the team it could have been. Gavin Schilling knows that in his heart. This hasn’t been easy for him. Just as it hasn’t been easy for his coaches and teammates. Few things in sports are more wrenching than what-ifs. Whether through injury or illness or some other unforeseen issue, the loss of a crucial teammate can change the direction of a season. Not that these Spartans were a Final Four-caliber team with the senior big man. Surely, though, they wouldn’t have lived so precariously on the bubble. And they would be in a better spot in the NCAA tournament. Michigan State vs. Miami: Early scouting report, prediction. Schilling, who suffered an injured knee last fall, spent the season watching from the bench. He spent practices rehabbing on the other end of the court. He met with reporters Tuesday to talk about his ...

Versatility Sets Apart Michigan State Basketball Signee Xavier Tillman

... Tillman's "dog" mentality hasn't always been there, and he and Warners believe that's the best thing he improved in high school. "I've definitely improved my aggressiveness, especially when I get the ball and look to score a little more with it," Tillman said. "Post-wise, I'm more aggressive, and I make sure my body is up to the defender. I work to get to the free-throw line. "My goal is to be aggressive in every game, set the tone and make sure I'm running the court to make sure I affect each play and still get the win.". Warners said Tillman shares some of the same skills that former G. R. Christian standout guard Drake Harris had in high school, but he also said parts of Tillman's game is more advanced. Harris garnered Division I basketball offers before signing to play wide receiver at Michigan. "They're totally different players in that Drake Harris ...

How To Watch Kansas Vs. Michigan State, Game Time, Tv Info, Live Stream

... weekend. Josh Jackson vs. Miles Bridges is a lottery pick face-off that could be one highlight after another. Michigan State. After a horrendous showing in the first seven minutes of the game, Michigan State played what Tom Izzo estimated to be some of the best basketball he has seen from the Spartans in a couple years. A 20-2 run in the first half, fueled by Nick Ward and Miles Bridges, provided enough padding for Michigan State to not only avenge last season’s first round exit but set the stage for a contentious second round game against top-seeded Kansas with a Sweet 16 spot on the line. MML is available on i Phone, i Pad, watch OS, tv OS, Android handsets, Android Tablets, Chromecast, Amazon Tablets, Alexa skill for Amazon devices, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Windows 10 devices, Xbox and ...

Michigan State's Cassius Winston Holds Key To A Long Ncaa Run

... Not for Izzo. “I said when I recruited him I think he's going to be one of the best passing, decision-making intelligent guards that ever played here. And he is going to be.”. The problem. “Everybody wants the process to be sped up so fast,” he said. It’s hard to blame them. Because it’s easy to see the ripple effect Winston has when he’s at his best offensively. The issue is whether he can stay in front of his man on the other end. To Izzo, this isn’t just a matter of giving up lay-ups. It’s what happens when Winston isn’t moving his feet, or guarding a ball-screen the way he is supposed to, or helping off his man in the scheme his coaches designed. The slightest mistake in positioning causes fissures everywhere else. The effect isn’t just physical, meaning a breakdown in the defense that leads to a basket. It’s psychological. Trying to cover for weak defense can be demoralizing. It makes it hard for a team to go on a run, as well. This is the central ...

Miami Has The Experience Michigan State Basketball Coach Tom Izzo Wants

... To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Miami has the experience Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo wants. Shawn Windsor , Detroit Free Press Published 6:41 p.m. ET March 16, 2017 | Updated 2:09 a.m. ET March 17, 2017. Hear what Tom Izzo, his Michigan State players and the Miami Hurricanes are expecting and focusing on in Friday's NCAA first round in Tulsa, Okla. Video by Chris Solari, DFP. Miami Hurricanes guard Davon Reed dribbles against Andrew White III of the Syracuse Orange during the second round of the ACC Basketball tournament at the Barclays Center on March 8, 2017 in New York City. (Photo: Al Bello, Getty Images). 5 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 2 COMMENTEMAILMORE. TULSA, Okla. – The basketball team at Miami (Fla.) University doesn’t have a lottery pick. Michigan State does. The Hurricanes ...

Michigan State Women Shut Down By Arizona State In Ncaa Tournament

... said. “I mean I was disappointed for her, but I’m so proud of how she’s represented Michigan State for four years and the season she’s had has been incredible.”. The MSU offense couldn’t find an answer for the Sun Devils’ dominant defense, as it committed 18 turnovers, and shot 49 percent from the field and 46 percent from behind the arc. Senior guard Branndais Agee scored nine points, and Taya Reimer and Taryn Mc Cutcheon each added seven. Before the game, ASU’s frontcourt said it planned to contain Jankoska, and that’s exactly what it did in the first half. Jankoska didn’t make her first field goal until the ninth minute of play, and was held scoreless the entire second quarter. “Everywhere I went, there was two people on me. If I came off a ball screen, there was going to be two people there,” Jankoska said. “We weren’t getting stops in the first half and I get a lot of my points in transition. When we’re not getting stops, we can’t get rebounds and ...

How To Watch Miami Vs. Michigan State, Game Time, Tv Info, Live Stream

... 1 min read. Download the CBS Sports App  today and get instant tournament news and alerts, plus play  Brackets. Sports Line. No. 8 seed Miami will face No. 9 seed Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Here are some things to keep in mind about each team, along with viewing information for the game. Viewing information. When: Friday, March 17, 9:20 p.m. ET. TV: TNT. CBS All-Access:  Click Here. What to watch for each team. Michigan State: The Spartans had the roughest road stretch of any major-conference team in November, but it could pay dividends now. MSU’s four-man freshman rotation has come into its own, led by must-see stud Miles Bridges. At this point, anything from a first round exit to an Elite Eight run shouldn’t be surprising. Miami: Tremendously athletic but only occasionally ...

For Michigan State's Four Freshmen, 'it's Either Step Up Or You Fold

... of weighing on your shoulders, I think it’s the good pressure that will hopefully help them focus in a little bit more. “If there’s one problem that any freshman has it’s focusing in on the task at hand. And a little pressure doesn’t hurt.”. By now, new experiences are fading. It’s a group that experienced Hawaii-to-New York travel to open the season, a grueling November schedule, the loss of Bridges for seven games and an up-and-down Big Ten season. They’ve played Arizona. They’ve played Kentucky. They’ve played Duke. Miles Bridges put on a dunk show at the end of Michigan State's open practice in Tulsa. Chris Solari/DFP. But this is different. The NCAA tournament, with its win-or-go-home nature, is something that not even the Big Ten tournament can replicate. There was more basketball this season beyond that. If the Spartans (19-14) lose to the Hurricanes (21-11), that’s it. Their season is done. And with a decision looming for Bridges to potentially enter the NBA Draft, this could their only chance to do something special together with the full foursome. “It’s a sense ...