No. 3 Michigan State Spartans

Record: 25-8. How they got here: At-large bid. Strengths: They rely on guards Keith Appling (13.5 ppg) and Gary Harris (13.2 ppg) to set the tone as solid scorers and defensive playmakers. Weaknesses: The Spartans wilted during a key three-game stretch against fellow Big Ten powers Indiana, Ohio State and Michigan.