Summary
Michigan State Spartans' head coach Tom Izzo announced that guard Divine Ugochukwu will not play in the upcoming game against UConn due to a foot injury. Both teams are preparing for the Sweet 16 round of March Madness with some players facing health issues, but they hope to have enough depth for the game.
Key Facts
- Michigan State plays UConn in the Sweet 16 of March Madness.
- Coach Tom Izzo reported that Spartan guard Divine Ugochukwu cannot play due to a left foot injury.
- Ugochukwu, a sophomore, played in 22 games this season with averages of 5.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.
- The injury happened in a game against Minnesota earlier this season.
- Michigan State defeated North Dakota State and Louisville to reach this round.
- UConn also faces injuries; their guard Silas Demary Jr. recently returned to play against UCLA.
- UConn forward Jaylin Stewart is injured, but there is hope he may return later in the tournament.
