East Lansing — These are the days Tom Izzo hates.
OK, maybe not hate, but it’s safe to say the emotional Michigan State basketball coach could do without some of what takes part during the final home game of each season.
Michigan State’s matchup with Illinois on Tuesday night will be the 23rd time Izzo has had to give a pregame speech knowing some of the faces staring back it him won’t do it again from the home locker room.
There will be three of those faces this time, each bringing his own unique story to the Michigan State program.