Bracket or no, I'm rooting for MSU now.

[FN Phat]

He also made it to the finals back in 2000. Even programs like UConn and Syracuse miss the NCAA tournament sometimes. I would put Florida just a notch below UConn and probably a bit above Syracuse.

I am a bit of a homer. That being said, no way Florida basketball is a notch above Syracuse. Look at how competitive SU has been over the years. It will take more than a 9 year run.

[UtahDan]

I have always respected Izzo as one on the great in game coaches who runs his program the right way. I wouldn't mind seeing him get the brass ring again. Certainly more than any team left in it.

Who is the greatest coach of the last 10-15 if not Tom Izzo? Who else merits serious consideration?

[DrumNFeather]

Who is the greatest coach of the last 10-15 if not Tom Izzo? Who else merits serious consideration?

I would think Coach K would certainly be up there in the top 3. Regardless of what people think of him or his players or program, he's kept them playing at a very high level save for a few years.

[LiveCoug]

I hate State.