The landscape of college basketball has changed dramatically in recent years. The introduction of NIL gave players the ability to earn money for the first time in college athletics, and nobody could have predicted exactly where things would go from there. The College Football Playoff expanded from four to 12 teams, and the NCAA Tournament grew from 68 to 76 teams, adding yet another layer to the most celebrated postseason in American sports. Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks with guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images With the expanded tournament field comes a new wave of bracket predictions, and Michigan State is already positioning itself as one of the programs most deserving of a top seed. Jeremy Fears Jr.…