Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said freshman guard Rocket Watts will miss the Spartans' Big Ten opener Sunday against Rutgers. Filmed Dec. 6, 2019. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo worked his players hard in practice Friday, with a reminder of their failure as motivation above their heads.
On the ribbon scoreboard remained the Duke logo. Staring down, taunting, demanding they understand the need to improve and be consistent as Big Ten play begins.
“I was disappointed in the way we played. And looking at the film, I was even more disappointed,” Izzo said Friday.