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Posted: 9:38 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012

Six Pack: Michigan State

By Doug Roberson

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

No. 14 Michigan State

Coach: Tom Izzo (412-169 in 17 seasons at Michigan State)

Last season’s record: 29-8, lost to Louisville in Sweet 16

Key players back

G Keith Appling 6-1 11.4 ppg

G Branden Dawson 6-6 8.4 ppg

F Adreian Payne 6-10 7.0 ppg

C Derrick Nix 6-9 8.1 ppg

Key new players

G Denzel Valentine 6-5

F Matt Costello 6-9

Number of Final Fours: 8

Number of NCAA titles: 2 (1979, 2000)

Mark Bradley’s key to returning to Atlanta: If sophomore guard Branden Dawson is healthy after knee surgery, and if freshman Gary Harris supplies the sizzle.

Las Vegas odds of winning Final Four in Atlanta: 15-1, according to gamingtoday.com

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