Will Michigan State become the 1st team since UCLA from 2006-2008 to make it to 3 straight Final Fours?

right now as last year they're my early preseason pick to win the National title

all they lost was Raymar Morgan and bring back everybody and a healthy Kalin Lucas included

They definately got what it takes to make it back a 3rd straight year, and they're one of my picks to get there. Tom Izzo always coaches well in March too. With the same experienced group I think they're poised to get back

so 2 questions

1.) Do they get back to the Final Four for the 3rd straight year in Houston this year?
2.) Do they win it all this year unlike the 06-08 UCLA teams?

They should get back to the Final Four (frankly, I don't think they lose much; he had his moments, but Morgan is a wildly inconsistent player), and avenge their loss to Butler to reach the title game. But they lose to the winner of the Duke-Purdue Final Four game.

Hey, but you aren't losing as much as you think with Davis. Don't get me wrong, he's great, but you have Zeller, Henson, and the Wear twins ready to step up. Well, if Zeller can really stay healthy.

I think Michigan State is the only team that will return. It will be different for Butler this year with a target on them as opposed to where they were considered a cinderella. Should be great again though

Duke won't be back because without Thomas,Zoubek inside they lack alot of inside depth and didn't recruit any big men. They lost alot with John Scheyer's leadership

West Virginia doesn't get back without Dasean Butler and Devin Ebanks

I think Michigan State beats Baylor for the NCAA title in 2011

Michigan State beats Purdue in one semifinal, and Baylor beats Pittsburgh in the other

You don't think Duke will be back with the best backcourt in college ball next year, and the Plumlees and Kelly inside? Nah. Granted, they're a little thin up front, but I'd take their roster over the other Tobacco Road team.

the best backcourt in College Basketball is debatable. No team other than Florida's repeat titles in 2006 and 2007, and Michigan State losing in the Final Four in 2001 after repeating in 2000 that's repeated this decade has even made it back to the Elite 8 and I'm willing to bet it happens again.

UNC is a mystery this year. They should be good but it should be close. I don't think any ACC team gets a #1 seed this year either the league will be weak again. Only Duke,UNC,Maryland,and Clemson will be NCAA Tournament teams I predict maybe Virginia Tech or Miami

Michigan State is the only team I could see returning to the Final Four though. Should be an interesting year again.

Jordan Crawford wrote:

the best backcourt in College Basketball is debatable. No team other than Florida's repeat titles in 2006 and 2007, and Michigan State losing in the Final Four in 2001 after repeating in 2000 that's repeated this decade has even made it back to the Elite 8 and I'm willing to bet it happens again.

UNC is a mystery this year. They should be good but it should be close. I don't think any ACC team gets a #1 seed this year either the league will be weak again. Only Duke,UNC,Maryland,and Clemson will be NCAA Tournament teams I predict maybe Virginia Tech or Miami

Michigan State is the only team I could see returning to the Final Four though. Should be an interesting year again.

I know it's debatable, but if Singler is back you're looking at a backcourt of Andre Dawkins, Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry, Nolan Smith at the guard spots and Kyle Singler on the wing. :inlove: And, ideally, the twin Plumlee towers up front, with Kelly and frosh Joshua Hairston off the bench (why did you say Duke hadn't brought in any big men?).

You just need to find someone, anyone, for outside shooting. Reggie Bullock ought to be able to help with that, at least. And Graves will be back, right? Even without Davis and Ginyard, Carolina should be much improved. Can't wait to see them square off with Duke.

Yep Graves comesback. Only Ed Davis and Marcus Ginyard are gone

Reggie Bullock is a great 3 point shooter and fills a need big time. Harrison Barnes can knock down the 3's too and has some range. Should be good next year again

and John Scheyer as much as I don't like him is a huge loss. He was the leader and guy they looked to in the clutch to make big shots. It's hard to replace a guy like him. We saw how far Duke had fallen off with talent after losing JJ Redick from 2006 to 2007. This won't be the same fall off but I just don't see them being as good

Virginia Tech could be good next year too if Malcom Delany stays. They have no key seniors and Delaney declared but hasn't hired an agent. Could be decent

could be interesting to see if Clemson without Oliver Purnell coaching and without Trevor Booker could still make a splash in the ACC. They've choked 3 years in a row as a 5,7,and 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament though

and watch out for the Florida Gators next year. They're going to win the SEC I believe and be a beast squad

their backcourt Kenny Boynton and Erving Walker is beast

they still have Chandler Parsons who can ball, hit 3s and make big shots on the wing

and inside they'll have Vernon Maclin back, and Alex Tyus if he takes his name out of the Draft which I think would be wise

Big Ten top 3 gonna be even scarier next season? Hard to believe, but probably true. Ohio State probably won't rise to the top of the three teams (probably 3rd), but Purdue and Michigan State could be monster teams. Both have a legit shot at the final four, and MSU better than almost anyone, w/ their consistency of getting there.

Big 10 is going to be the best conference in the NCAAs next season. Should win their 2nd ACC-Big 10 Challenge in a row

Illinois I think could be a Top 25 team next year too since they got almost everybody coming back.

Wisconsin may not be Top 25 without Trevon Hughes and Jason Bohanon but Bo Ryan always seems to make the tournament and they should be there next year

going to be interesting after #5

Indiana has no major seniors but no real offense and had a poor team, maybe they'll surprise a bit

at the Top the Big Ten is the best though, and they are the best conference going into next season so far

King Of NJ wrote:

Big 10 is going to be the best conference in the NCAAs next season. Should win their 2nd ACC-Big 10 Challenge in a row

Illinois I think could be a Top 25 team next year too since they got almost everybody coming back.

Wisconsin may not be Top 25 without Trevon Hughes and Jason Bohanon but Bo Ryan always seems to make the tournament and they should be there next year

going to be interesting after #5

Indiana has no major seniors but no real offense and had a poor team, maybe they'll surprise a bit

at the Top the Big Ten is the best though, and they are the best conference going into next season so far

Michigan State is always a team in the question for the Final Four. As with Duke, losing Scheyer is gonna hurt, but can Nolan Smith, Kyle Singler and the Plumlees continue to hold ship? Teams will play 220% vs. the Devils next year. Also, how will Curry fit into the offense? Is he a real scoring machine in the ACC, or is he just a stat whore in the Big South?

Who says singler is coming back?