On Nov. 11 in San Diego, North Carolina and Michigan State tipped off the season aboard the USS...
On Nov. 11 in San Diego, North Carolina and Michigan State tipped off the season aboard the USS Carl Vinson; the same two teams will end it in New Orleans, where they will meet for the title.....The Spartans can't match North Carolina in lottery picks, but they can go toe-to-toe in toughness, Coach Izzo earns his second title, 76-74
Sports Illustrated, March 19, 2012 issue