Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks about the victory over Rutgers to open Big Ten play. Matt Charboneau, The Detroit News
East Lansing — After one month of personal tragedy off the court and ugly basketball on it, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo started to see things he liked on Sunday night.
There was rebounding and free-throw shooting, a little bit of defense and even bursts of energy from his star after what Izzo called two great practices by Cassius Winston.
The senior point guard had 23 points and seven assists to lead the No.