| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score | Length of keyword |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| msu basketball recruiting 2017 | 0.77 | 1 | 2101 | 10 | 30 |
| msu | 1.76 | 0.9 | 7642 | 67 | 3 |
| basketball | 0.12 | 0.2 | 1201 | 69 | 10 |
| recruiting | 1.57 | 0.1 | 6729 | 9 | 10 |
| 2017 | 1.79 | 1 | 5314 | 79 | 4 |
| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| msu basketball recruiting 2017 | 0.17 | 1 | 1495 | 97 |
| msu basketball recruiting 2017 rivals | 0.76 | 0.9 | 8065 | 95 |
| msu basketball recruiting 247 | 0.01 | 0.1 | 4922 | 13 |
| msu football recruiting 2017 | 0.25 | 0.5 | 3075 | 88 |
| msu basketball recruiting class | 0.56 | 0.5 | 2546 | 24 |
| msu basketball recruiting 2021 | 1.24 | 0.6 | 4001 | 9 |
| msu basketball 2020 recruiting class | 1.4 | 0.6 | 5305 | 81 |
| msu football 2017 recruits | 1.94 | 1 | 6245 | 57 |
| msu basketball recruiting news 2022 | 0.94 | 0.4 | 3147 | 35 |
| msu football recruiting 2019 | 0.24 | 1 | 6660 | 88 |
| msu basketball recruiting 2022 | 1.23 | 0.4 | 306 | 43 |
| michigan basketball recruiting 2017 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 7969 | 93 |
| michigan state basketball recruiting | 1.43 | 0.9 | 594 | 46 |
| michigan state basketball recruiting 2019 | 1.25 | 1 | 5205 | 67 |
| msu football recruiting 2018 | 0.83 | 0.7 | 2362 | 60 |
| michigan state basketball recruiting news | 1.06 | 0.2 | 3973 | 14 |
| mississippi state basketball recruiting | 0.47 | 0.1 | 7377 | 46 |
| msu football recruiting news | 0.01 | 0.2 | 3886 | 70 |
| michigan state university basketball recruits | 1.88 | 0.7 | 3328 | 42 |
| msu new football recruits | 0.33 | 0.7 | 5448 | 36 |
| michigan state basketball recruit | 0.68 | 0.4 | 6846 | 84 |
Following losses by No. 1 Duke and No. 2 Kansas, it was likely MSU would become the No. 1 team in the country on December 11. However, Villanova was named the No. 1 team in the country in both polls, leapfrogging MSU.
How did MSU finish the season?MSU finished the season with five of their last seven games on the road, starting with a trip to Indiana on February 3. The Spartans avoided another slow start and took an early lead against the Hoosiers in Bloomington. MSU held Indiana to only 28% shooting from the field and led by as many as 11 in the first half and led by eight at halftime.
How did MSU take the early lead in the game?MSU took the early lead in the game, led by Nick Ward who scored 15 points and brought down 15 rebounds in the game. The Spartans continued their strong defensive effort, holding the Grizzlies to 31.3% shooting in the first half.
Who is MSU's last Open Scholarship recipient?After missing out on late recruiting targets (Brian Bowen, Mark Smith, and Brandon McCoy), the Spartans had one remaining open scholarship. It was confirmed on August 24, 2017, that the last remaining scholarship would be given to former walk-on Connor George, son of Cathy George, MSU's volleyball coach.
