College Basketball: Ranking the Nine “Blue Blood” programs

Michigan State

National Championships since 1960: 2
National Championships prior to 1960: 0
Final Four Appearances since 1960: 9
Final Four Appearances since 1960: 1
Regular Season Conference Championships since 1950: 16
Conference Tournament Championships since 1990: 6
Elite Eight Appearances: 14
Sweet Sixteen Appearances: 21
Every season with 30 or more wins since 1970: 5
Every season with 20 or more wins since 1970: 29
NCAA Tournament berths: 36

National Championships since 1960: 100 Points

National Championships prior to 1960: 0 Points

Final Four Appearances since 1960: 270 points

Final Four Appearances prior to 1960: 25 points

Regular Season Conference Championships since 1950: 320 points

Conference Tournament Championships: 90 points

Elite Eight Appearances: 140 points

Sweet Sixteen Appearances: 126 points

Every season with 30 or more wins since 1970: 25 points

Every season with 20 or more wins since 1970: 116 points

Every NCAA Tournament berth: 72 points

Total Points: 1,284

The Michigan State Spartans have a long and storied history. The team has won two NCAA championships, in 1979 and 2000. They have also appeared in the Final Four 10 times, and have won 16 Big Ten regular season championships.

The Spartans have had some great players in college including Magic Johnson, Scott Skiles, Steve Smith, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Draymond Green. They have also been coached by some of the most respected coaches in the game, including Jud Heathcote and Tom Izzo.

Michigan State is a perennial contender in the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA Tournament. They are known for their tough defense and their ability to rebound the ball. The Spartans are a team that is always in the mix for a national championship, and they are sure to continue their success in the years to come.

Here are some of the key moments in Michigan State men’s basketball history:

1978-79: Magic Johnson leads the Spartans to the NCAA championship, defeating Indiana State.
2000: The Spartans win their second NCAA championship, defeating Florida.
2001: The Spartans reach the Final Four for the third time in four years.
2010: The Spartans reach the Final Four for the fifth time.
2015: The Spartans win their second Big Ten tournament championship in three years.
2019: The Spartans reach the Final Four for the first time since 2015.

Michigan State men’s basketball is a proud tradition, and the Spartans are one of the most successful programs in college basketball history. They are sure to continue their success for many years to come.