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Check out what North Dakota State is all about ahead of the Spartans opening round matchup with the Bison.
Michigan State basketball is gearing up for their 28th consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament, where the Spartans check in as a No. 3 seed in the east region. With the festivities getting ready to begin, and March Madness returning, all eyes in the Michigan State fanbase are on their 14-seeded opponents from the Summit League, the North Dakota State Bison.
This will be the first time in history that the Spartans and Bison square off on the hardwood, and it will come on the biggest stage in the sport. Check out everything you need to know about NDSU before Thursday afternoon's match-up, below: The School Location: Fargo, North Dakota Head Coach: David Richman (12th season; 238-149) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 4 (last in 2019) NCAA Tournament Record: 2-4 North Dakota State is coached by longtime man David Richman, who has led the Bison to three NCAA Tournament appearances (a fourth had the 2020 NCAA Tournament not be cancelled). In 2014, as a No.
12 seed, Richman led the Bison to a win over Oklahoma before falling in the round of 32. The Stats Record: 27-7 (Summit League regular season and tournament champions) KenPom rank: 114 out of 365 Points per game: 80. 7 (No.
71 in the country) Points given up per game: 69. 6 (No. 66 in the country) Offensive Rating (KenPom): 111.