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Izzo benches Lucas at Spartans practice (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is not satisfied with the leadership on his team and he benched guard Kalin Lucas at Tuesday's practice. Izzo told Lucas he should spend the time thinking about his leadership role. Izzo wants Lucas to take more responsibility for leading the No. 11 Spartans (9-3. Izzo says Lucas is not suspended.