Tom Izzo wants No. 2. It’s obvious when you hear him talk, you see him passionately coaching his players and you watch his reactions on the sideline during the NCAA Tournament.
It’s been 19 years since the head coach hoisted a national title trophy, and he’s hoping this is the team that ends the drought. Doing so won’t be easy, though, as the Spartans face a tough road ahead with No. 3 seed LSU on Friday and a potential matchup with either No. 4 Virginia Tech or No. 1 Duke on Sunday.
Getting past LSU will be priority No.