Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says his Spartans "are a championship team" as they enter the NCAA Tournament. Matt Charboneau, The Detroit News
The Detroit News’ Matt Charboneau breaks down Thursday’s Michigan State-Bradley NCAA Tournament first-round game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa (2:45 p.m., CBS/WJR 760).
Backcourt
The Braves start three guards, led by junior Darrell Brown, who earned second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors after averaging 14.7 points and three assists. Brown shoots better than 43 percent from 3-point range and has led the team in scoring in each of his three seasons.