Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said it might shock some fans, but he's pulling for Michigan as conference colleagues.

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Granted, Coach K and Tom Izzo have vastly different leadership styles, but the commonality between them is powerful: their effectiveness.

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The Buckeyes, on a roll after winning the conference tournament Sunday, are seeded second in the West, while Tom Izzo's Spartans are third in the Midwest.

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It's a March tradition for Tom Izzo and the Spartans.

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