Chris Beard's game plan - and jedi-mind tricks - nearly worked a second time against Tom Izzo.
Despite another slow start, Michigan State defeated Ole Miss in the Sweet 16. Team captain Tre Holloman stepped up late.
"We don't put up any banners for Great Eights. We do it for championships, and Final Fours, and national championships."
Michigan State hosted priority 2026 defensive back Bradley Brown on a recent visit. He details the experience.
The Spartans make the fan base nervous, but pull it out in the end, 73-70.