(WXYZ) — Tom Izzo has all the experience in the world, and is hammering home to his Michigan State players how much little things matter in March.
Michigan State defends well, and they showed down the stretch they can score a bunch too. Izzo knows the Spartans have to do both in March.
"We're good enough to make a real run, but if you only do one of them, you're good enough to come home the first weekend," he said.
Tom Izzo has all the experience in the world, and is hammering home how much little things matter in March
The 7 seed Spartan take on 10 seed Southern Cal in the first round of the NCAA tournament East Region at 12:15 p.m. Friday. The game is being played in Columbus, Ohio. The game will air on CBS.
FOX 17 Sports Director Jason Hutton will report live from Columbus starting Thursday night.
Tom Izzo believes Michigan State can make run, but also knows how dangerous early exit can be