Feb 23, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Rocket Watts (2) during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Michigan State basketball desperately needs a big win over Maryland to work toward a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Will the Spartans get one?
Tom Izzo is a magician. A week and a half ago, Michigan State looked dead in the water after losing to Purdue to drop to 10-9 on the season, but three straight wins have changed the outlook of the entire season.