Coach L: Michigan State & Zone Defense

Coral Gables, Fla. – Withthe matchup against No. 13/14 Michigan State less than two days away, University ofMiami men’s basketball coach Jim Larranaga spoke to the local media about MichiganState, the non-conference schedule, and his use of zone defense this season.

The Canes face the Spartans this Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7:30p.m. in the BankUnited Center.

It’s time to get your tickets for the Miami men’sbasketball season. This year the Canes will host numerous high-profile ACC andnonconference opponents at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, so fansshould log on to Canestix.com or call 800-284-2263 now to reserve your tickets.

Ticket options includethe FAN-tastic 4-Pack and the ACC Weekend Pack. The FAN-tastic 4-Pack includesa premium seat for men’s basketball matchups against Michigan State, Duke (Jan.23), Florida State (Jan. 27) and North Carolina (Feb. 9) for just $250. The ACCWeekend Pack offers fans a choice of three levels of tickets to Miami’s men’sgames against Maryland (Jan. 13), Florida State (Jan. 27), North Carolina (Feb.9) and Clemson (March 9). ACC diehards can sit in premium seats for $186, selectseating for $106 or regular seating for $63.