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Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Three: Advanced NCAA Tournament Performance Metrics
There are several advanced ways to measure NCAA Tournament performance, especially relative to expectation

Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Two: Upsets and Two-Day Preps
When in comes to March Madness, quantitatively, how does Izzo's performance stand up?

Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part One: Big Ten and NCAA tournament dominance
After 31 seasons, let's look back at exactly how dominant Izzo has been during his tenure

Michigan State's path to a Final Four, by the numbers
Dr. Green and White provides a deep dive into the numbers to identify the potential opportunities and pitfalls in the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament

What are the odds of picking a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket?
Many have tried, and failed, to solve this March Madness puzzle. But I believe that I have found the answer.

Dr. Green and White helps you fill out your bracket, 2026 edition: part one, methodology and bracket overview
Early signs point to another quiet opening round.

After a strong swing through the state of Indiana, March beckons for Michigan State basketball
The Spartans can no longer win a Big Ten regular season title, but wins over Purdue and Indiana have MSU well positioned

What would be the impact of an expanded NCAA Tournament?
Rumors are swirling once again about expanding March Madness. While it remains one of the worst ideas ever proposed, what would happen if the NCAA were to expand?

Where does Michigan State go from here after the humbling loss at Wisconsin?
The Big Ten title is now essentially out of reach, but a deep March run is still possible IF the Spartans can get their mojo back on defense.

After a disastrous night in Minneapolis, where do the Spartans stand in the Big Ten race and beyond?
While back-to-back losses in the heart of the Big Ten race were painful, MSU still has the potential to finish strong

