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Michigan State returns enough players that know the Izzo way, which is all about defense and rebounding. With Duke having six freshmen among its top nine players, it will take time to form the continuity needed to score consistently against a Top-10 defensive team like MSU. Go Under.
When we talk about Tom Izzo, we talk about defense and rebounding plus Final Four appearances. Izzo has just one NCAA Championship but could have his most talented team ever with Miles Bridges, Joshua Langford, Nick Ward, Cassius Winston and freshman Jaren Jackson, who was a McDonald's All-American. Duke has six freshmen among its top nine players -- most of them are McDonald's All-Americans. This is Coach K's first attempt at trying to win a national title the Calipari way. I'll take the more experienced team that works on rebounding and defense, over the offense Duke is famous for.