March 12th, 2017

It’s a near consensus: Michigan State and Tom Izzo will make their 20th consecutive appearance in the NCAA tournament. Still, the Hall of Fame coach wants his young team to feel the pressure of a Selection Sunday and carry it with them for however long their up-and-down season lasts. “I don’t have any anxiety about Sunday either way,” Izzo said. “I’m so tired of hearing about bubbles. … I hope the (players’) anxiety lasts until next Thursday or Friday if we’re playing.”

Source: Detroit Free Press