Michigan State entered the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season with a top-five ranking, but their performance has been far from indicative of an NCAA Tournament-worthy team. The Spartans suffered a setback on Sunday night, losing 88-74 to Northwestern and bringing their season record to 9-7.
In the post-game press conference, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo expressed his disappointment, highlighting several notable points:
- He expressed embarrassment for those associated with the team in previous years.
- Izzo declared that blaming players for any issues is no longer acceptable.
- He criticized analytics.
- Izzo mentioned the possibility of facing legal repercussions for incorporating football drills into basketball practice.
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The defeat against Northwestern further distances Michigan State from NCAA Tournament contention, as their record falls to 9-7 this season. Izzo’s coaching approach is portrayed as somewhat outdated, and it appears that the landscape of the game has evolved significantly since the beginning of his coaching career.