The NCAA tournament is about basketball but also so much more: the parents, fans, bands, cheerleaders, etc. The Sweet 16/Elite 8 are taking place in 4 cities around the country and we could not be more excited to be there in person! HoopsHD is covering all the angles so you can look forward to an abundance of access in the days ahead. Jon Teitel continues our coverage from Atlanta with a Michigan State locker room interview.
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Coach Tom Izzo has made 27 consecutive NCAA tournaments, which is the most in men’s college basketball history: what makes him such a great coach once he gets to March? Coach is Coach…but in the NCAA tourney the level of intensity goes up ten-fold, so we rely on his experience.
The SEC had 4 teams make the Elite 8, and 1 reason they did not have 5 is because you beat Mississippi: how do you think the Big 10 compares to the SEC? We started the season off well due to our league’s size and the level of physicality. It is not just our team: Purdue almost upset Houston on Friday.
What was the biggest factor in your win over the Rebels on Friday? Our execution has gotten better: we are finishing plays and making shots.
What do you know about Auburn? Everyone knows the importance of the upcoming game so we will trust the closeness of our team. Everyone must come in and do what they do best.
You turn 21 in a couple of weeks: how good is that 1st-ever-beer going to taste if you win the title? I am trying not to think too far ahead…but if we win it all then it will be an amazing birthday celebration!
Check back for a lot more access all week long!
