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Once-troubled LSU Tigers still snarling, ready to take on Michigan State

LSU's Javonte Smart and Kavell, Bigby-Williams talk about facing Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament. Matt Charboneau, The Detroit News

Washington – Earlier this week, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talked about two types of adversity a team could go through – the kind that occurs off the court and the type that is all about basketball.

The Spartans had their share off the court last season, but this year’s hurdles have all been on the court in the form of injuries.