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5 ways Tom Izzo sparked Michigan State basketball and got back to Elite Eight

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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says he's getting back to a deeper run in this tournament.

The Spartans beat North Carolina 85-69 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Jase Richardson , the son of former MSU star Jason Richardson , has become a key player for this team.

Izzo has made no secret that he's not a fan of the transfer portal.

Almost every Spartan in the 10 -man rotation has had a moment this season .

Frankie Fidler averaged 20.1 points per game last season with Omaha .

Szymon Zapala has raised the floor of the team in a big way.

Jaden Akins , Tre Holloman, Coen Carr , Jeremy Fears Jr. and others have had moments.

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