INDIANAPOLIS — Eric Ayala stole the ball from Aaron Henry and raced the length of the court. Joey Hauser backpedaled and put his arms in the air, leaving his feet as the Maryland guard leaned into the Michigan State forward.
Whistle.
Tom Izzo reacted immediately. And that was just the start of his anger beginning to swell.
Just 22 seconds later, Rocket Watts got called for charging. Then 24 seconds after that, Jack Hoiberg was assessed another foul on Ayala, who lunged through the former walk-on’s arm as he stood stationary and upright in the lane.