Michigan State's strength in numbers holds true again, but Tom Izzo senses entitlement

by:TomShanahan•about 24 hours•

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akins rutgers (1) — Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. | Photo by Vincent Carchietta | USA Today Network

NEW YORK – Rutgers did its best moving the Michigan State game from its New Jersey campus to Madison Square Garden. They wanted to present a showcase event aired by CBS. The fans turned out, painting red the mecca of college basketball. The enthusiasm, bolstered by Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper representing two of the top freshmen in the country, prevented Michigan State’s vast alumni base from taking over a larger share of the arena. But Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo was pleased with his latest trip to The World’s Most Famous Arena - for the most part. Details inside.