Cleaves makes everyone do what it'll take to win and if you're open he'll get you the ball. Peterson can hit big-time shots. And Tom Izzo gets his team to play hard. And the reason State plays so unselfishly is because of Cleaves. He's one of those guards who thinks pass first, shoot second.
State is in a good regional.
Its biggest obstacle could be Kentucky, which has some great players. But playing the Midwest Regional at The Palace is a big plus. A. State likes to run but can play a half-court offense very well. In the NCAA Tournament it's hard for teams to run a lot, but this shouldn't bother State. John Chaney's club is very talented and his style is tough to beat.