I did not see Paul or Jim in Indy this week, but I was there in person. I usually do not so this, but here is the piece that I wrote about what I heard:
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I thought there were some very interesting and subtle comments. Here is the what I found most intriguing:
Big Ten Basketball Media Days Notes & Quotes: Malik Hall says "everybody on our team has a different mindset and a different focus"
In the one-on-one afternoon session of Big Ten Media Days, Michigan State captains Malik Hall and Gabe Brown, along with Tom Izzo, were able to give some additional information about the current status of MSU hoops.
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I thought there were some very interesting and subtle comments. Here is the what I found most intriguing:
- We will see Malik at the 3 some this year. I asked him directly and Izzo made a comment to that effect as well.
- Hall has the look of a rising leader. I am not sure if he is 100% ready for it, but I like what I saw from him and what he said. He talked a lot about being connected and making sure his teammates all have a voice. He definitely implied that the leadership last year at the player level was not there. He said all the right things on Friday. But, the proof will be in the pudding. He might be MSU's most important player this year, but due to off the court stuff.
- I am not as sold on Gabe as a leader. Don't get me wrong... I love the kid, but he seems a little too chill and his attitude is more just "go out there and win." I am less convinced that he knows how to lead.
- Izzo said Bingham is stronger
- Izzo is quite funny in person, but he rambles
- I got to ask Izzo one question about his bucket list. He gave a funny answer that wound up saying that MSU and UofM should play a game on Northern Michigan's campus
- All the players look just a bit shorter than I think they should in person, both on MSU's team and across the board.
- Suzie Merchant was there as well, and she is honestly a very impressive speaker and leader.
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