Press Conference: Duke vs. Michigan State Elite Eight Postgame

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[parkeobrien]

Coach Izzo seems to have the ability to create tough teams both physically and mentally... Mike and Tom are true living legends and icons

[docz]

If coach Izzo isn't national coach of the year then it's a sham. All he's accomplished with a depleted roster and lack of NBA talent, ...amazing coaching and cerebral effort. Feel bad for the duke boys cause they played really well. I think people often forget most these kids aren't even old enough to drink.

[parkeobrien]

This was a battle of two heavyweights and was a great game to watch

[NueNues]

As much as I hate Duke, I gotta say coach k is always gracious in defeat, one of many traits as to why HE"S LEGEND!

[parkeobrien]

It would be an extreme grind to be a head coach at a champion level program... The expectations never let up and it moves to elite level recruiting the second the season ends... Mike looks wrung out... He should be applauded for the class he showed after a tough loss... Same goes to the players

[mnet]

The silence in the room when RJ and Zion are answering questions really shows how upset they are.

[lukedetering]

By far my favorite final 4. No blue bloods, 3 teams that never won a championship, one team that hasn't won one since 2000, and intriguing matchups

[ThatFaceMelter]

As a Kentucky fan, naturally, I despise Duke. However, coach K is undeniably a great guy and a truly respectable coach. That corelates with the legacy of Duke basketball. Much respect ✌

[jimtarwater]

Coach K is a class act. I respect him. I'm an MSU fan and each time we played he has been a great coach even though MSU lost most of them. I'm happy for MSU getting this close win.

[dredthis]

GO STATE!!!!
That aside, it was a great game. I love NCAA BB so much and this game was a great example, lead changes, bodies banging down low for rebounds and put backs, fast breaks with passes up the floor. So much fun to watch. The refs let a lot of physical play take place, which was a relief because MSU plays the rough game.

[joshtice]

Lifelong MSU fan here and I could see how people could get annoyed at the Duke/Zion coverage but honestly he's a real class act.

[weewee]

This Year's March Madness has Truly Been the Most Exciting, Most Exhilarating and Most Heart/Breaking/Pounding Tournament I've had the Pleasure on Watching. Kudos to the Selection Committee, for putting together some of the Greatest Matchups to watch, I've died and been resuscitated about 20 times during just the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 alone. I'm going to need some Digchatallis/ ❤ medications for the Final Four. WAHOOwa, Continue to scrap and scratch and claw Your way to the Championship Round!!! Proud of You guy's. Good Health to ALL THE ATHLETES. Again, Truly Amazing NCAA Basketball this Year.

[lukedetering]

Such a good game. Can't wait to watch MSU vs Texas Tech

[parkeobrien]

I felt all year that Michigan State was the best team in the Big 10

[JimBowSlice]

Man im a spartan, but zion is so humble, we couldnt actually stop him. The key in the game was zions first half and how out of sink he was.

[nikkionpluto]

In the last 2 games, it felt like something was bothering RJ. This made him not do as well on the court. I hope things turn out a bit better for him next year. We support you RJ! Greetings from Canada!

[raybowles]

Coach K, and Calipari and learning how playing freshmen in big games reveals their youth and inexperience even thou they are incredibly talented.

[natep]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MEN! IT IS SO AMAZING HOW MATURE THESE TEENAGERS ARE, SO GREAT, WOW!!

[Rocasso]

Spartans will lift the championship trophy 🏆 at the Promise

[evanandersen]

Duke does have a couple seniors right? Thats like the unwritten rule is to include your seniors starter/bench worthy or not in final post game.