The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
A team known for its bond, Spartans players and coaches tried to be there for each other after a heartbreaking loss to Auburn in the Elite 8.
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The last time the legendary coach brought a team that far in the NCAA Tournament was also in 2019. In that year's Elite Eight, his Michigan State team also took down the No. 1 overall seed to punch a ticket to the Final Four — a memorable 68-67 upset of Zion Williamson-led Duke.
The emotions were brutally raw. Tears flowing from every corner of the locker room, long embraces, towels slung over heads. Slumped over a folding chair and still in uniform, Tre Holloman was inconsolable.
Jeremy Fears Jr. led Michigan State to a 30-win season. The other three Tom Izzo point guards who did went to a Final Four; Fears is one win away.