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Three Key Players for Michigan State to Avoid Upset
- MSU lost to UCLA 88-84 in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinal, signaling a rough path ahead in March.
- Jeremy Fears Jr. led MSU with 21 points and 13 assists in the UCLA loss.
- Jordan Scott must regain confidence as a top perimeter option and defender for MSU.
- Jaxon Kohler faced limited scoring, needing more aggression in the frontcourt for a deep run.
- Coen Carr has developed but must elevate play in key moments to help MSU advance.
- Three key players—Scott, Kohler, and Carr—are identified as essential for a stronger NCAA tournament run.
- UCLA exploited MSU's defense, shooting 56% from the field and 48% from three.
- Michigan State faces North Dakota State in the NCAA Tournament as a No. 3 seed.
- Coach Tom Izzo's squad must rebound and defend better to advance deeper in March.
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