He doesn't want people to think he's changed because of his success. The Detroit News. Coach Tom Izzo has trouble saying no to anyone. I think we have to give him an opportunity to be successful in managing his schedule. There is so much media all around, anywhere you turn, somebody is going to have a microphone or lights in your eyes.
Some guys deal with that better than others.
Their goal now is to shut people down. Before, I think they thought every solution was in scoring. Now, especially Gilbert Arenas and Richard Jefferson , their whole focus is on guarding people. They've become a much more potent team because of that. And they get more shots than anybody else.