"The NCAA Tournament began with seven Suns wearing collegiate pride about their former team's inclusion. Once Duke lost Thursday, guard Jason Richardson had the only remaining team. On Sunday, his Michigan State Spartans reached the Final Four and are going for their first title since Richardson's 2000 team.

"I ain't going to rub it in it yet," he said. "I'm a gentleman about it. But when we win that championship, I'm coming in Michigan State head to toe. Everything. I'm wearing my championship ring and everything."

He visits the team, including freshman Draymond Green, who also wears No. 23.

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Guard Leandro Barbosa (left tibia bruise) remains on schedule for a return to action in Wednesday's game, although it could be in limited minutes."