NEW YORK (AP) – Tom Izzo jokes that when he jumps off the roof after losing a game, at least this time the landing will be soft water.
The inaugural Carrier Classic presents a balancing act for the Michigan State coach and his North Carolina counterpart, Roy Williams. They want their players to appreciate the enormity of the Veterans Day game on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson.
Williams says: “The uniqueness of this game is overwhelming.”
There’s also a high-profile season opener to try to win.
The Tar Heels and Spartans face off Nov. 11 in San Diego harbor in the first college basketball game on an active flat top.
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