Michigan State Basketball: 3 keys to victory vs. Purdue in Big Ten tourney

Michigan State Basketball: 3 keys to victory vs. Purdue in Big Ten tourney semis

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 11: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after a play in the game against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 11, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 11: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts to drive to the basket against Chris Vogt #33 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of a Men’s Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 11, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) /

1. Speed the game up

Everyone has heard it before, Michigan State is at their best when they are out and running in transition. Michigan State has to run the floor. The big men need to run the floor as well. Get out and get in transition; control the tempo of this game.

These Spartans can be damaging when they are running not only because they are so good at it but also because this is a very deep MSU team. Tom Izzo has been playing nine, 10, even 11 guys at times this season. This allows their players to get some needed rest so they can get out and run.

Michigan State has to control the tempo and run because if they choose to let Purdue dictate the way this game is played it will be game over for the Spartans. They need to make Purdue run and play their style of game. Michigan State has the capability to win this game they have beaten this team before but they made Purdue play Spartan basketball. This has to happen again.

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