The Spartans, led by fifth-year head coach Joanne P. McCallie, play their home games at the Breslin Center and were members of the Big Ten Conference.

1 seed in the Kansas City region (KC), the Spartans defeated Alcorn State, USC, Vanderbilt, and Stanford to reach the Final Four for the first time in program history.

In the National Semifinal round, the Spartans defeated perennial power Tennessee, 68–64.

Michigan State was beaten by Baylor, 84–62, in the National championship game.

Joanne Palombo-McCallie Roster [2] 2004–05 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team