Obviously, fans of the Spartans aren’t too happy with this. To make matters worse, Michigan drew a 2-seed in the West region against the weakest of the 1-seeds (Gonzaga). Selection Committee chair Bernard Muir explained after the selections were announced that Michigan State leapfrogged Kentucky by winning Sunday.
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Kentucky fans are probably thankful because it means an easier draw in the Midwest region.
Immediately after it was revealed Michigan State was in the same region as Duke, college basketball analysts had a problem with it. Several pointed out how it’s not really a reward to play in the same region as the top team.
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