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MSU's Tom Izzo on Win vs. Zion Williamson, Duke: 'You've Got to Beat the Best'

Tom Izzo entered Sunday 1-11 against Duke in his career, but the Michigan State coach led his squad to the Final Four with a 68-67 win over the Blue Devils in the Elite Eight.

The 64-year-old was asked after the game what it meant to get it done against a team he had "struggled" against in his career.

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"1-11 is a struggle? No, that's worse than a struggle," Izzo joked.