Tom Izzo previews Michigan State’s HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT against Duke at the Champions Classic

Jon Rothstein sits down with Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo to talk Jeremy Fears, the first two games of the season and Tuesday's dance with Duke in the Champions Classic.

(0:00) Intro + Tom Izzo joins the show

(0:25) Mateen Cleaves’ progression at Michigan State

(3:30) How is Jeremy Fears “bringing people along” this season?

(5:30) Initial thoughts through 80 minutes of action + previewing Duke

(7:15) Smaller lineups with Coen Carr at the 4

(8:45) What has Jasiah Jervis done to gain trust so quickly?

(10:35) Preparing for Duke with so much depth

(13:00) Dealing with Ngongba and Boumtje Boumtje on Tuesday night

(14:00) Spending more time as a coach instead of trying to save college hoops

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