Overview
- May said multiple sequences from the Jan. 30 game were dangerous and pointed to film of the entire contest, while noting Michigan has not contacted Michigan State's staff about the incidents.
- One clip circulating shows MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr. appearing to trip Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg on a closeout; officials later assessed Fears a flagrant foul for a separate hard swipe from behind before halftime.
- Another sequence appeared to show Fears hooking the leg of Michigan guard L.J. Cason during a loose-ball scramble, which did not draw a whistle at the time.
- Izzo countered that questionable plays occurred on both sides, said he addressed some things with Fears, and invited May to call him if he believed anything was dirty.
- Izzo also announced a lineup change with freshman Jordan Scott in line for an expanded role, after Michigan's 83-71 road win that featured a career-high 31 points by Fears and set up a March 8 rematch that could shape the Big Ten race.