my assistants, players deserve the credit, former players do because they put pressure on guys, but i think our preparation really contrary to popular belief that i don't work in november, you know, december, january, and february. >> all right. so the spartans come in ats low low number seven seed, only nonnumber one to make it to the finals. any special insight how izzo prepares his team? >> we all know, it's not special. tom izzo is preparation. obviously, played to the identity, and that's rebound the basketball, defend, box out, fundamentals, clark, and that's the thing about tom, there's no trickery. we are going to come out, do the little things. i will say, though, it starts after the tournament ends. last year, he started preparing for them to get right back. >> he's terrific in preparation. he relies on upper classman, particularly the seniors to lead the team and be an extension