2000 NCAA Champions Michigan State: SPARTAN CONQUEST

Relive all the thrilling action as Michigan State blazes a path to tournament glory.Led by Mateen Cleaves, Morris Peterson and Charlie Bell, the Michigan-bred trio known as the 'Flintstones', the Spartans faced off against Florida in the title game at the RCA Dome. Inspired by Cleaves' gutty comeback from a painful ankle injury, Michigan State overpowered Billy 'the Kid' Donovan's runnin', gunnin' Gators and staked a claim to the first championship of the new millenium.After making the final four last year, but falling short of the crown, the Spartan warriors were determined to change their destiny in the 2000 tournament. Witness their unstoppable charge through the Midwest Region, coming from behind time and time again on their march to Indianapolis and triumph. For the first time since Magic Johnson's legendary team of '79, Michigan State wins it all - thanks to the courageous performance by Mateen Cleaves, one of the most memorable in tournament history. Exciting footage and camera angles not shown on TV.