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UCLA Coach Mick Cronin Distracted by Reporter's Shoes, Dreads Michigan State Rematch
Cronin joked that college basketball reporter Andy Katz "ruined his night" by mentioning the upcoming game against Tom Izzo's Spartans.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:34pm
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After UCLA's win over Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament, head coach Mick Cronin was more interested in complimenting college basketball reporter Andy Katz's shoes than discussing the Bruins' upcoming matchup with Michigan State. Cronin joked that Katz "ruined his night" by bringing up the rematch with Tom Izzo's Spartans, who had previously handed UCLA one of its worst losses of the season.
Why it matters
The UCLA-Michigan State game is a highly anticipated matchup between two of college basketball's top programs, with the Bruins looking to avenge their earlier blowout loss to the Spartans. Cronin's distracted demeanor during the post-game interview suggests he may be feeling the pressure of the upcoming challenge.
The details
In the regular season, Michigan State defeated UCLA 82-59, handing the Bruins their second-worst loss of the year. The game featured an awkward moment when Cronin ejected one of his own players, Steven Jamerson II, for a flagrant foul, only to apologize and allow Jamerson back into the game after reviewing the replay.
- UCLA beat Rutgers 72-59 on Thursday to secure Cronin's first-ever Big Ten Tournament win.
- Michigan State's 82-59 win over UCLA in the regular season was on an unspecified date earlier this season.
The players
Mick Cronin
The head coach of the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team.
Andy Katz
A college basketball reporter who interviewed Cronin after the Rutgers game.
Tom Izzo
The head coach of the Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team.
Steven Jamerson II
A forward on the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“By the way, those shoes, man, can't hide money. Wow.”
— Mick Cronin, UCLA Head Coach
“Thanks for ruining my night. Give me two seconds. I got to play with Coach Izzo? They took us to the woodshed last time. It would be a good game for us. We've got some skilled guys, but we've had trouble with physicality. It's no secret with our team... They're the hardest-playing team because they got a Hall of Fame coach that's a legend. It's going to be a big challenge for us.”
— Mick Cronin, UCLA Head Coach
What’s next
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The takeaway
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