Michigan State basketball is already locked in as a No. 2 seed for the upcoming NCAA Tournament, at least according to Joe Lunardi’s preseason ESPN bracket projection that dropped just now. The college basketball season is still a week away from officially tipping off, but this early look has the Spartans right where they want to be: near the very top.
The Road Through Pittsburgh Starts Strong
Lunardi’s breakdown places Michigan State as the No. 2 seed in the South Region. That means their first-round matchup would be against the winner of a No. 15 seed battle, likely Montana State or Wright State. And get this: that initial game is set to go down in Pittsburgh. It’s an early look, sure, but for a preseason top 10 team, seeing them so high up in the new 76-team NCAA Tournament field already sets the bar high.
Final Four Dreams Are Officially Back on the Menu
This isn’t just a random guess; it’s a strong statement about MSU’s preseason expectations. They’re not alone either, with Michigan State being one of a massive 11 Big Ten teams included in Lunardi’s projected NCAA Tournament field. The Spartans haven’t been to the Final Four since 2019, and this early projection is screaming that they’re absolutely in contention to get back there this March.
The season officially tips off next week, and you know the Spartans will be looking to prove this projection right from day one. Keep an eye on them, because this team is coming into the year with some serious hype!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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