The 1983–84 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team represented Michigan State University in the 1983–84 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team played their home games at Jenison Field House in East Lansing, Michigan and were members of the Big Ten Conference. They were coached by Jud Heathcote in his eighth year at Michigan State. The Spartans finished with a record of 15–13, 8–10 to finish in a tie for fifth place in Big Ten play.
Due to NCAA sanctions against Wisconsin for providing improper benefits for players, MSU's official record for the year is 16–12, 9–9.
The season is notable as the first season future Spartan head coach Tom Izzo was an official assistant coach under Heathcote.
Previous season The Spartans finished the 1982–83 season with a record of 17–13, 9–9 to finish in sixth place in Big Ten play. The Spartans received an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament where they defeated Bowling Green State before losing to Fresno State.
Roster and statistics 1983–84 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball teamNoNamePosYearHeightPtsRebAst4Scott SkilesGSO6–114.52.24.611Sam VincentGJR6–215.62.73.042Kevin WillisCSR7–011.07.70.335Larry PolecFJR6–86.03.90.913Darryl JohnsonGFR6–26.01.11.200Ken JohnsonFJR6–88.56.90.220Ben TowerFSR6–85.84.51.444Patrick FordG/FSO6–56.12.20.515Ralph WalkerFSO6–81.71.10.324Richard MuddF/CSR6–91.02.20.121Greg PedroGFR6–41.00.30.240Barry FordhamFFR6–80.50.40.010Tim GoreGSR6–40.20.30.2 Source
Schedule and results
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Awards and honors Sam Vincent – All-Big Ten First Team
References