What does TOC Nation have to say about the basketball season that just ended?
We have had a few days now to let the emotions settle after Michigan State’s season came to an end with an Elite 8 loss to Auburn. For me, personally, I will say this truly was one of my favorite seasons of MSU basketball. That is saying a lot considering I was a student at MSU when we had three consecutive Final Four trips from 1999-2001.
But we want to hear from you. What were your takes on the season that was 2024-25? We’ve got some multiple-choice questions and then some prompts for you to respond to in the comments. Looking forward to seeing your answers.
Let’s start with some initial expectations:
Now let’s look at some early game reactions:
Now let’s flip the calendar:
Well, MSU then went on to win seven straight games to end their regular season, five of which were against ranked teams.
Well, MSU made it to the Elite 8, but there we were faced with a matchup against overall #1 Auburn.
That’s it for the M.C. portion. Here are some questions for you to answer in the comments. Or feel free to write about whatever you want.
1. What was your favorite game of the season?
2. Which loss had you most upset?
3. How did you feel about the season Jeremy Fears had coming back from the injury and being the starting PG?
4. The initial starting 5 was Fears, Akins, Fidler, Booker, Zapala. Did you agree with that at the beginning of the season?
5. What was the first change to the starting lineup you wanted to see?
6. Amongst the returning players, who was the most improved over the previous season?
7. Do you have a favorite Coen Carr dunk? (feel free to include a link)
8. Aside from Richardson, who was your favorite player this season?
9. Do you think Richardson is coming back or going pro? Did Holloman’s decision to go to the portal affect this thought?
10. Do you think MSU basketball is going to be relevant moving forward after a few years of being a middling Big Ten program or was this year the aberration?
Thank you for taking this survey. The offseason is officially upon us at TOC, but we will do our best to bring you MSU content as often as possible.
We appreciate your continued readership,
Mike, Steve, Brian, and O