Spartan Roundup

Although we'd really like to, GSN can't cover every angle of your favorite Michigan State sports, so here's a compilation of the best of the rest.

MLive looks at the friendship of Tom Izzo and John Calipari then asks if the Spartans can overcome their weaknesses tonight on the hardwood. They also examine Michigan-native Chris Douglas-Roberts of Memphis.

The Lansing State Journal contrasts the styles of Memphis and Michigan State, looks at the rise of Kalin Lucas, gives a point-counterpoint, analyzes the hockey team's match-up with Colorado College in the NCAA Tournament and the importance of defenseman Jeff Petry to the team on the ice, and gives a run down of nightlife hot-spots in the East Lansing area where fans can catch either game tonight.

The Detroit News looks at Izzo's attitude heading into the big game, says Drew Neitzel and Raymar Morgan must be on top of their games to win tonight, and breaks down various aspects of the match-up.

The Detroit Free Press offers a take on the toughness of a Big Ten schedule, reports a touching story of Izzo reaching out to a dissapointed high schooler, and looks at the resurgence of Neitzel. They also peer into the Izzo-Calipari friendship and give some sidebars as well.