First look at Bryant, Michigan State’s opening NCAA Tournament opponent

First look at Bryant, Michigan State’s opening NCAA Tournament opponent

Michigan State’s men’s basketball team will open the NCAA Tournament against a program with minimal postseason experience.

Beware the 12 seed: Michigan, Memphis among the No. 5 seeds trying to avoid NCAA Tournament curse

Michigan probably thought it deserved a better seed than fifth for the NCAA Tournament.

Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament draw – Bryant in Cleveland and perhaps Auburn down the road

3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament draw – Bryant in Cleveland through possibly Auburn in Atlanta.

Big Ten-champion Michigan gets No. 5 seed in NCAA Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS — What a difference a year makes. At this time last March, Michigan’s season was already over. There was no reason to tune into Selection Sunday after a miserable 8-24 campaign that set a single-season program record for losses. Fast-forward to this Sunday, and the Wolverines already knew their fate before the NCAA Tournament bracket was officially revealed — for the exact opposite reason. Related Articles College Sports | …

Bryant facing Michigan State in first round of NCAA tournament

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) -- The Bryant Bulldogs men’s Basketball team now know who they'll be facing in the first round of the NCAA tournament. During Selection Sunday, it was revealed Bryant, the 15th seed, will face the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans on Friday. Just In: @BryantHoops is headed to ClevelandThe Bulldogs draw a 15-seed in the South Regional and will take on 2-seed Michigan State on Friday. @wpri12 pic.twitter.com/aKHjM3VL1m…

Men's NCAA Tournament: Beware the 12 seed — Michigan, Memphis among the No. 5 seeds trying to avoid NCAA Tournament curse

Michigan probably thought it deserved a better seed than fifth for the NCAA Tournament. And you can bet the Big Ten tourney champs hoped for an easier first-round foe than UC San Diego, which romped to 30 wins and the…