"Michigan State's Freshman Shake-Up: Tom Izzo's Handling of Big Men and Xavier Booker's Role in Epic Collapse"

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo's decision to bench freshman center Xavier Booker in the final minutes contributed to an epic collapse against Ohio State, resulting in a 60-57 loss. Despite Booker's strong performance, Izzo opted to rely on veteran players, leading to offensive struggles and defensive lapses. The team's NCAA tournament prospects are now in jeopardy as they face pressure to secure wins in their remaining games.