Michigan State Basketball: 5 holiday wish list items for 2019

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 28: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans looks on from the bench against the Virginia Cavaliers during the regional semifinal of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 28, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – JANUARY 13: Head coach John Beilein of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to a call during a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

3. Beat Michigan

Losing two times in as many opportunities with Tom Izzo’s “most talented team ever” in 2017-18, Spartan fans had to hear how John Beilein is a better coach and Michigan is the better program.

There’s no doubting Michigan has been one of the best programs in the country over the past few years, but Michigan State has more pride than to just roll over and allow the Wolverines to run the state in what has always been known as the Spartans’ best sport.

Izzo will have his guys ready in 2018-19 and the guys returning hate the feeling of watching Michigan celebrate the big rivalry wins and they’ll get their opportunity at revenge late in the season.

Michigan State fans would be lying if they said they don’t care about beating Michigan but rather winning the Big Ten only. This wish has to be on everyone’s list after losing three straight to the Wolverines by double-digits.

It’s been a rough stretch for the Spartans, but two wins over Michigan and maybe another in the conference tournament would cure the blues.

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