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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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CHAMPAIGN, IL – JANUARY 22: Miles Bridges #22 talks with Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans late in the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center on January 22, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CHAMPAIGN, IL – JANUARY 22: Miles Bridges #22 talks with Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans late in the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center on January 22, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

2. Miles Bridges cements legacy with memorable string of games

When Miles Bridges called a gathering at the Spartan Statue last spring, nerves were in the air. Would he return for another season at Michigan State or would he take a sure lottery pick selection and millions of dollars to play in the NBA in 2017-18?

Well, Bridges made the unselfish decision to return for his sophomore year and he did so because he wanted to leave his mark at Michigan State. He didn’t want to be remembered for an early-round exit in the NCAA Tournament one season, but rather a champion and a player who can be mentioned in the same breath as Mateen Cleaves and Magic Johnson.

In the month of March, we will see a more focused Bridges and he’s going to cement that legacy which he came back and worked so hard for.

The sophomore will finish the month of March by averaging over 20 points per game and he’ll lead the Spartans to a conference tournament title. He will also have the Spartans playing their best basketball in the NCAA Tournament. Following the tourney run this year, Bridges will have a spot among the all-time greats at MSU.

This kid will average over 20 points per game and look like a completely different player in the most important month of the year.

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