Michigan State basketball: 5 bold predictions for March 2023

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 18: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans walks up the court during the second half of a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 84-72 over the Michigan State Spartans. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) /

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Feb 4, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) holds his hand after a basket against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Tyson Walker averages 20 points per game

Over the past four games, Tyson Walker is averaging over 20 points and has scored under 20 just once (and he still ended up with 19). He’s going to stay hot in March.

I think I’ve seen multiple people say what I’ve been saying as well: Walker has the ability to piece together a Travis Trice-like senior year run. If you don’t remember, Trice got red-hot at the end of his senior year and led the Spartans to a Final Four run as a No. 7 seed, scoring 15-plus in each NCAA Tournament game.

Well, Michigan State is likely to get a No. 7 seed and Walker is hot at the perfect time. He could be that Trice-like figure in an improbable run to a Final Four.

While I’m not predicting a Final Four here, I do think Michigan State will exceed NCAA Tournament expectations and Walker will be a reason why.

The senior guard will average 20 points per game this month.

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