Michigan State Basketball Set as 7-Seed in NCAA Bracket Projection

MSU Projected to Face Princeton in First Round

Spartans Expected to Make Run to Sweet 16

The Michigan State Spartans have been projected as a 7-seed in the latest NCAA Tournament bracket projection by ESPN's Joe Lunardi. The Spartans are projected to face Princeton in the first round, with the winner likely to face second-seeded Purdue in the second round.

If the Spartans can advance past the first two rounds, they would likely face top-seeded Illinois in the Sweet 16. Illinois is currently ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll and is the favorite to win the Big Ten Tournament.

The Spartans have a 19-10 record this season and are coming off a loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. They are led by Cassius Winston, who is averaging 18.8 points and 6.9 assists per game.

The Spartans are a veteran team with a lot of experience in the NCAA Tournament. They reached the Final Four in 2019 and the Elite Eight in 2018. They are hoping to make another deep run this year.

Princeton a Tough Opponent

Princeton is a tough opponent for the Spartans. The Tigers are a 12-seed in Lunardi's bracket, but they have a lot of experience in the NCAA Tournament. They have reached the NCAA Tournament eight times in the last 10 years, and they have won at least one game in each of the last four tournaments.

The Tigers are led by Jaelin Llewellyn, who is averaging 16.2 points and 4.8 assists per game. They also have a strong frontcourt led by Richmond Aririguzoh, who is averaging 11.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.

The Spartans will need to play well to beat Princeton. The Tigers are a well-coached team that is always prepared for the NCAA Tournament.

Purdue a Potential Roadblock

If the Spartans can get past Princeton, they will likely face Purdue in the second round. Purdue is a 2-seed in Lunardi's bracket and is one of the favorites to win the NCAA Tournament.

The Boilermakers are led by Carsen Edwards, who is averaging 24.4 points per game. They also have a strong frontcourt led by Trevion Williams, who is averaging 12.2 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

The Spartans will need to play their best game to beat Purdue. The Boilermakers are a tough team that is very well-coached.

Illinois a Major Challenge

If the Spartans can get past Purdue, they will likely face Illinois in the Sweet 16. Illinois is a 1-seed in Lunardi's bracket and is the favorite to win the NCAA Tournament.

The Illini are led by Ayo Dosunmu, who is averaging 20.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. They also have a strong frontcourt led by Kofi Cockburn, who is averaging 17.2 points and 11.6 rebounds per game.

The Spartans will need to play a perfect game to beat Illinois. The Illini are a very talented team that is well-coached.

Spartans Capable of Making Run

The Spartans have a lot of experience in the NCAA Tournament, and they are capable of making a deep run this year. They have a talented team led by Cassius Winston, and they are well-coached by Tom Izzo.

The Spartans will need to play well to reach the Final Four, but they have the potential to do it. They are a tough team that is always prepared for the NCAA Tournament.