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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo using lessons from past NCAA tournament defeats to fuel team ahead of opener vs. Bryant

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Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Jase Richardson (11) in the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. - Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Jase Richardson (11) in the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. - Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo didn't hide from his loss to a No. 15 seed when preparing this year's Spartans for the NCAA tournament.