Michigan State Basketball: Tom Izzo needs to make Marcus Carr a priority

Feb 27, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Marcus Carr (5) reacts late in the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State basketball’s season ended a little earlier than expected but Tom Izzo needs to be focused on next year’s roster and Marcus Carr.

The season is officially over and Michigan State is in full offseason mode after losing to UCLA in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night.

Michigan State was up 14 on UCLA in the first half and then struggled in the final 20 minutes and overtime, falling 86-80. After the final buzzer sounded, Tom Izzo knew he had some…