I love the current edition of Michigan State and I think Tom Izzo is truly one of the best coaches in the land. The AP ran this item on Monday eve and made note of Earvin "Magic" Johnson's return to the East Lansing campus.
Can you believe it was 30 years ago?
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP)—If Tom Izzo gets his wish, Michigan State will go from good to great because its players figure out how to focus consistently.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson returned to campus last weekend to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the championship he helped the Spartans win, and the Hall of Fame player said focusing was the key to success when he was in college and the NBA.
Michigan State (21-5, 11-3 Big Ten) has struggled to play at or near its potential during games and from week to week, but talent and hard work have put the program in position to win its first conference title since 2001.
The Spartans rallied from a 12-point deficit midway through the second half last Sunday to beat Wisconsin by 11 points after getting routed at Purdue. They’re ranked No. 9 this week, down three spots in The Associated Press’ poll.
Michigan State’s road to an elusive Big Ten title will take it to Illinois, Indiana and against Purdue in the regular season finale.
But first, the Spartans have to make sure they don’t overlook 10th-place and banged-up Iowa on Wednesday night at home.
“It’s the perfect time of year to see if we’re growing up enough to handle this in a business-type approach,” Izzo said.
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