SI.com · Mar 19, 2021
Tom Izzo Gets Into Heated Argument With Gabe Brown Before Halftime in Game vs. UCLA
Even with his team leading UCLA 44–33 at halftime Thursday, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo was fuming as the Spartans walked to the locker room.
Izzo and forward Gabe Brown got into a heated argument after Brown missed his rotation on defense in the final seconds of the first half.
It is not uncommon for this to happen with Izzo and his players. A couple of years ago, Izzo had a similar confrontation with then-junior guard Aaron Henry.
Golden State Warriors' star Draymond Green, who played for Izzo at Michigan State, reacted to the altercation.
"Typical Michigan State exchange, move on relax," Green said.
Brandon Wood, another former Spartans' player, also defended Izzo.