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Published Mar 24, 2025

Inside the Locker Room: Here's what Tom Izzo had to say in the media scrum

David Harns • Spartans Illustrated

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Tom Izzo has made it back to the Sweet Sixteen after leading his Michigan State team to a victory over New Mexico in Cleveland Sunday night.

After the game, Izzo spent 10+ minutes with the local media.

Here's what he had to say:

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