Michigan State's Denzel Valentine, right, and Nicholls State's Shane Rillieux battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Branden Dawson (22) dunks in front of Nicholls State's Jeremy Smith after a steal and fast break during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Nicholls State's JaMarkus Horace, right, shoots against Michigan State's Matt Costello during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Branden Dawson, right, and Nicholls State's Jeremy Smith (4) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 84-39. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo yells instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nicholls State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 84-39. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Keith Appling, right, blocks a shot by Nicholls State's Shane Rillieux (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 84-39. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Nicholls State coach J.P. Piper talks to his players during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 84-39. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Gary Harris (14) chases down a loose ball on a steal as Denzel Valentine (45) trails during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nicholls State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 84-39. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)