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Michigan State Basketball: 3 pros and cons of the Ohio State loss

By Scott Tolonen

Mar 10, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) looks to pass the ball against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) looks to pass the ball against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 18, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Malik Hall (25) shakes hands with teammate Joey Hauser (10) as the buzzer sounds and they defeat the Villanova Wildcats at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Malik Hall (25) shakes hands with teammate Joey Hauser (10) as the buzzer sounds and they defeat the Villanova Wildcats at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: The Spartans will be plenty rested

I’m assuming they need rest because they played with no energy for the majority of that Ohio State game even with six days off.

They’ll now have extra days to figure out how to close out 3-point shooters, defend a pick and roll for a change, and take a good hard look at themselves to see if this team really wants it.

Between what happened on the football field last year and the tragedy that happened on campus this year, this Michigan State team could go a long way in giving Spartan Nation something to feel good about.

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