Last Time Michigan State Missed the NCAA Tournament

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo watches during an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
(AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State last missed the 1997 NCAA Tournament. The Spartans currently hold the second-longest active streak for consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.ย 

From 1998-24, the Spartans have made 26 straight NCAA Tournaments, which is also the third longest all-time streak for consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.

Michigan State is 2-1 overall in national championship games, winning the NCAA Tournament in 1979 and 2000 while losing in 2009.

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