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Michigan State Basketball: 5 takeaways from clutch Sweet 16 win over LSU

By Connor Muldowney

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Matt McQuaid #20 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Tremont Waters #3 of the LSU Tigers during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Matt McQuaid #20 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Tremont Waters #3 of the LSU Tigers during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 29: Foster Loyer #3 and Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate after defeating the LSU Tigers in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 29: Foster Loyer #3 and Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate after defeating the LSU Tigers in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

1. This team has people believing it can win the title

Michigan State has people believing. When was the last time there was this much confidence in a team that has zero superstars and just a handful of solid role players? It’s been a while, dating back to maybe 2014-15, but the Spartans are playing incredible basketball right now, turning doubters into believers.

If you were skeptical after the Bradley win, you weren’t alone. If you were nervous about facing Minnesota again, you weren’t alone. If you thought LSU was a matchup nightmare, you most definitely weren’t alone. Now if you think Duke is going to run all over Michigan State like it probably would have in the Champions Classic to start the year, you’re crazy.

After fielding doubt all season long and exceeding expectations constantly, this Michigan State team has people believing in a national title.

Following Josh Langford’s season-ending diagnosis, everyone seemed to give up on title hopes. Then Nick Ward went down for a spell and even a Big Ten title was a long-shot. But now? Everything has changed.

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The Spartans are playing their best basketball of the season at the perfect time and it has everyone believing that this might just be a special team. Michigan State might have destiny on its side. A national title is within reach and this is the team that can achieve it.

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