Mateen Cleaves

Michigan State overcame a nearly devastating injury to its leader to conquer Florida's vaunted pressure defense and win the national title

Led by emerging star Morris Peterson, the Spartans sent a message that they're ready for a return to the Final Four by trouncing defending champ UConn

There's a brutal schedule to endure without a point guard, but hey, they are Spartans

Where once was Earvin Johnson, there's now Mateen Cleaves, another Spartan guard sparking talk of magic in March