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[QUOTE="anomander, post: 1353973, member: 2766"]
I think Izzo is so good when it matters is because that's how he prepares his team throughout the season.  He is fine with sacrificing some losses in November, and December if it means them succeeding in March.  MSU almost always plays one of the most competitive schedules in the country.  Doesn't matter who it is, they play them.  Izzo also isn't afraid to develop a bench.  His teams almost always go 8-9 guys deep.  It keeps kids fresh, and it develops bench guys so when they're needed when it counts due to foul problems, or anything else, they are ready to step up.

I think those 2 strategies combined with how Izzo manages a game are a winning formula.  MSU runs more set plays then basically everyone in the country.  Izzo really micromanages the game, and come March when every possession is huge, it could be an advantage compared to coaches who let their teams play more freely.

Whatever it is I don't think it's a coincidence that Izzo, and Pitino are always making noise in March.  Those 2 more then any other coaches seem to coach their teams so they are maxing out potential in March, not January.
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