Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is no stranger to the rigors of the NCAA Tournament. He's seen quick turnarounds before and he'll see them again. It's just the nature of the event.
So when he received a 10:00 p.m. ET tip time for the first-round matchup against Bryant, he was probably happy to get extra prep time, but he also probably didn't love getting the last game of the first round -- he likely wanted to get it over with.
Still, the last game gives you the advantage of prepping a little long and watching a little more film with some extra practice, and also rest.
When he found out when his second game would be in the Round of 32 against New Mexico, he was rather flabbergasted.
Izzo's reaction was priceless.
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The Spartans get the late game on Sunday, an 8:40 p.m. ET start time. And Izzo was not thrilled with it, giving the reporter who told him the information an insane look followed by "I guess it's an hour earlier" right after.
Izzo has a right to be a little floored by another late game which could lead into a shortened week if the Spartans are able to win and advance to the Sweet 16.
Still, he had to kind of expect this after getting a 10 p.m. start on Friday night. He had to know that he'd probably get one of the last games on Sunday in order to give his team enough rest after a late game on Friday night.
The reaction was hilarious either way.
You have to love Izzo.