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Tom Izzo Backs Coen Carr, Promises Fix After Washington Win

The Michigan State coach says staff tweaks will address how opponents guard the junior wing.

Overview

  • After an 80-63 road victory at Washington on Jan. 17, Izzo declared, “It’ll be a cold day in hell before I give up on Coen Carr.”
  • Carr posted six points on 2-for-4 shooting with four rebounds, two assists and no turnovers, providing value on the defensive end.
  • Izzo accepted responsibility for tactical adjustments to counter the ways teams are defending Carr, according to his postgame remarks.
  • Carr’s output has dipped in league play to 8.4 points per game, with 15.4% three-point shooting and 59.3% free-throw shooting.
  • Michigan State has won four straight to improve to 16-2 overall and 6-1 in the Big Ten, with a road game at Oregon up next on Tuesday.