Michigan State Basketball: 5 Burning Questions for Spartans' Offseason

Adam Biggers — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:02:58 -0400

The obvious question facing the Michigan State Spartans is this: How far will they go in March?

While there are certainly droves of other factors that will play into Tom Izzo's methodology in 2013-14, the focus is always on The Big Dance—and shuffling along long enough to see the Final Four.

Without Derrick Nix, the Spartans are in need of another tough guy.

Sophomore Gary Harris was an absolute gem during his first year in the Big Ten. He could blossom into a national-level star, so tracking his progress during the offseason is a must.

Adreian Payne will get consideration for player of the year honors if he exceeds what he did as a junior for Izzo this past season.

This slideshow will touch on those issues, among others, as it addresses five of the biggest questions as Michigan State prepares for next season.

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Bleacher Report - Tom Izzo

Michigan State Basketball: 5 Burning Questions for Spartans' Offseason