Although Tom Izzo fed Michigan State fans “none or less” when he was asked about the chances of a Divine Ugochukwu return for the Sweet 16 or a potential Elite Eight, he didn’t rule out a Final Four return.
If Michigan State is able to get through this weekend with wins over UConn and either Duke or St. John’s, Izzo will have a big decision to make regarding his sophomore guard.
When Ugochukwu was injured against Minnesota, he was immediately ruled out for the remainder of the season, but every time we see the Miami transfer, he looks healthier and healthier. He was warming up with the Spartans before the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and he told the media that there’s a “small chance” that he could return at some point…