Draymond Green's alma mater, Michigan State, upset the second-seeded Golden Eagles in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. A player could be seen crying while walking off the court after the game. Green also called out his former Warriors teammate and Golden Eagle alumni Juan Toscano-Anderson.
No. 7 seed Michigan State responded with an opening tip that led to a 2-0 lead. The Golden Eagles became the fourth top-two seed to fall short of the Sweet 16. But the loss spells more postseason disappointment for head coach Shaka Smart.
The Spartans are technically looking for the upset here as the seven seed vs. The two seed. Michigan State has proven its ability to hang with top teams throughout the year.
The last time Michigan State reached the Sweet 16 was 2019. No players on the roster have reached that level of the tournament. The winner between Michigan State and USC will advance to face either no. 2 Marquette or no. 15 Vermont on Sunday.
Players make a small number of picks for each round of the NCAA Tournament but can't select the same team twice. A team with a favorable first-round matchup that has the potential of facing a higher seed in one of the next few rounds could be a smart pick. No. 4 UConn over No. 13 Iona is favored by less than 2 points, but Michigan State possesses more consistent scoring.
Magic Johnson gave his insight on how the Golden State Warriors can move on after Draymond Green's punch of teammate Jordan Poole. He said that if he could, he would take that back. The pair have a special relationship because they both played at Michigan State.
