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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo met with reporters outside the locker room Friday in Minneapolis to preview Saturday's game against Texas Tech.
Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
Michigan State Basketball will face Texas Tech in the Final Four on Saturday in Minneapolis.
But you already knew it, did not you?
It's good. Because the Scratcher has you covered for everything you do not know, thanks to a week of coverage by our team of Minnesota columnists and writers.
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Here's all you need to know about the tonight's NCAA Tournament National Semifinal, about Tom Izzo's pursuit of his second national title and Kirk Cousins' planned Cameo on an epic genre revelation Spartan and, of course, on all our predictions for the game:
The continuation of number 2 by Izzo
Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo chats with reporters before training for their NCAA semifinal match against Texas Tech on Friday, April 5, 2019, at US Stadium in Minneapolis, NC. Minnesota. (Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press)
All you need to know about Izzo's bid for the Championship # 2:
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[ Shawn Windsor: Izzo doesn’t just think MSU can win the NCAA title. Here’s why he knows it ]
[ Why is title No. 2 so important? Izzo needs it to validate his legacy ]
[ Relive all of MSU’s Final Four runs (Izzo has eight of ’em) ]
Our favorite moments …
State of Michigan striker Gabe Brown urges his teammates to train for their NCAA semifinal match against Texas Tech on Friday, April 5, 2019 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press)
Our beneficent and fun story can be read in the Final Four:
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[ It’s a boy! Izzo helps MSU fans with gender reveal. See the video! ]
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[ This MSU video is going viral. So the Lansing State Journal analyzed every dance move ]
Texas Tech Scouting
Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard jokes with his players during a training session for the semifinal of the Final Four NCAA University Basketball Tournament on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Minneapolis. (AP Photo / Matt York) (Photo: The associated press)
[[[[Historically well defended fueled the Texas Tech Final Four Race]
[[[[The Texas Tech coach gave up beer and sweets last March. But not Pop-Tarts]
[ Texas Tech comfortable, confident as Michigan State awaits ]
[ Here’s what MSU can learn from Michigan’s loss to Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 ]
[ Aaron Henry’s next challenge? Stopping Texas Tech star Jarrett Culver ]
Michigan State Scouting
Michigan State Nick Ward (44) smiles during an interview in the Bank's US stadium locker room at the Final Four in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday, April 5, 2019. (Photo: Melanie Maxwell, Detroit Free Press)
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[ Shawn Windsor: Meet the ‘grumpy old men’ who made MSU a national powerhouse ]
[ Graham Couch: MSU’s Final Four run driven by avoiding the wrong injuries ]
[ Making the case for Michigan State to win the national title ]
[ Why Nick Ward feels blessed just to be playing in Final Four ]
predictions
[[[[Michigan State vs. Texas Tech in the Final Four: Predictions, which has the advantage ]
[ Our writers predicted the game: See their explanations here ]
[ Virginia vs. Auburn in Final Four: Prediction, who has the edge ]
[ Five bold predictions for the Final Four ]
Chris Thomas is the sports editor of the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter. @bychristhomas.
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