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Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions for March 2018

By Connor Muldowney

ROSEMONT, IL - FEBRUARY 17: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after making a three-point basket against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half on February 17, 2018 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 65-60. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
ROSEMONT, IL - FEBRUARY 17: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after making a three-point basket against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half on February 17, 2018 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 65-60. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /
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March is finally upon us and it’s the best time of the year for basketball fans. Let’s take a look at five bold predictions for Michigan State this month.

The month of March is upon us and it’s arguably the most intriguing time of the year for basketball fans. For Michigan State basketball fans, coaches and players, a No. 1 seed is on the line which makes each game in the Big Ten Tournament that much more important.

Unlike last year, though, Michigan State doesn’t have to worry about being on the bubble and getting into the tournament. The Spartans are 28-3 heading into the Big Ten Tournament and they are considered a No. 2 seed right now, but a conference tourney title would change that.

Let’s take a look at some of our boldest March predictions for the month of March.

5. Nick Ward averages double-double in NCAA Tournament

Believe it or not, Nick Ward has struggled for a good portion of the Big Ten season. While he was still named a third-team all-conference honoree, he still hasn’t quite lived up to the expectations placed on him before the Big Ten campaign began.

However, teams have stopped doubling down on him as much in the post in the past few games and they’re daring him to go one-on-one. In the NCAA Tournament, that will continue as he will be a major mismatch for anyone in the post because of his quick feet and wide range of moves.

It’s tough to match the aggressiveness of Ward, but he’s going to fly high in the NCAA Tournament, helping dominate the post alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. He’s going to average a double-double in the tourney and help lead the Spartans to a deep March run.

We will soon find out just how dangerous Ward is against non-Big Ten teams.

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