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Tom Izzo 'upset' at Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament draw

The Michigan State Spartans will open the 2019 NCAA tournament against Bradley. Here's a quick look at the Braves. Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press

CHICAGO — Tom Izzo grimaced uncomfortably. The confetti barely was off his suit from Michigan State’s record sixth Big Ten tournament title, and the Hall of Fame coach bristled at the question.

Did he think the Spartans got what they deserved from the NCAA selection committee?

A long pause. And then his opinion.

“For a couple years now, including in (2016), I don’t think we did,” Izzo finally said Sunday in the bowels of the United Center.