VIDEO: Reaction to NCAA #5 seed - Tom Izzo, Kalin Lucas and Draymond Green

Immediately after learning the Spartans had earned a #5 seed in the NCAA tournament, resulting in a trip to Spokane, Wash. to play against New Mexico State (22-11), Tom Izzo addressed the media at the Breslin Center, answering questions and giving a little insight on how he feels his team will perform heading into the madness that is March. 

 

Here are some of the highlights from Izzo's press conference. Enjoy.

(Two quick notes: Izzo had a look of shock when he saw that BOTH Purdue and Wisconsin had earned #4 seeds over MSU. Izzo was disappointed to hear that Illinois did not make the tournament and once again vouched for an expanded NCAA tournament.)

"I worry too much on who the leader is ... maybe this week, I'm going to be the leader."

- Tom Izzo -

"We just want to make a run again."

- Kalin Lucas -

"You just have to leave it all on the floor ... any day could be your last."

- Draymond Green -