Tom Izzo, Michigan State

A 30-year-first for Tom Izzo is more motivation for Michigan State
Michigan State continues to get it done without a true star while showcasing a lineup that regularly goes 10 deep. The Spartans are the lone team in the AP Top 25 with only one player averaging double figures in scoring (Jaden Akins at 13.6) and that’s obviously difficult for opponents to scout and defend.
Big Ten record 'sitting right there' for Tom Izzo as Michigan State basketball heads west
Tom Izzo needs two wins to become the winningest coach in Big Ten conference games, and the Michigan State basketball coach can do it in Los Angeles.
Michigan State has won 12 in a row, but Tom Izzo thinks Spartans aren't close to ceiling
No. 7 Michigan State basketball's depth and the development of Jase Richardson and Coen Carr helped extend its win streak to 12, with Minnesota next.
Tom Izzo turns 70 with passion fueling run for Big Ten record
The Spartans (18-2, 9-0 Big Ten) are riding a 13-game winning streak, their longest in six years, and just became Izzo’s first squad to go unbeaten in both December and January. Even Izzo, whose team entered the season unranked, didn’t see this coming but still wants more from a deep group.
Tom Izzo doesn't want Michigan State basketball to get 'fat and sassy' with win streak
Michigan State basketball won its 12th straight Saturday, 81-74 over Rutgers. So why is Tom Izzo worried? He knows what it takes to win the Big Ten.
Michigan State basketball pulls off first in Tom Izzo's 30-year tenure
After the Michigan State basketball team won their 13th straight game, it marks a first for Tom Izzo in his 30 years with the program.
As Michigan State basketball soars, airline delays teach Tom Izzo about his team
A travel delay taught Tom Izzo more about his Spartans than their 12-game winning streak. Here's how they plan to keep it going.
What was the writing on Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo's shoes?
What was on Tom Izzo's shoes during Michigan State basketball's win over Minnesota on Tuesday night? Messages and perspective from cancer patients.
Spartans' Possess Dangerous Duo at Guard Position
The No. 7 Michigan State Spartans (18-2, 9-0) possess one of the most potent backcourts in all of college basketball this season, and it is all being led by two ...
Tom Izzo sends 'inspirational' message with custom shoes signed by cancer patients
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo used his custom kicks to represent a good cause and inspire his Spartans on Tuesday.
Michigan State romps to 13th straight win but Izzo is tough to please
The Spartans weren't perfect, but they rolled to a blowout win over Minnesota to match the best start to a season since ...
Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Izzo on the Brink of History
It's been a special season for Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo. The longtime Spartans coach is in his 30th ...
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Michigan State basketball is connected better than it has been in years; proof is on court
No, not that Ben Johnson. This was the other Ben Johnson, the coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and he was talking about what it was like to stand on the court against Michigan State basketball ...
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Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball team trips up Minnesota Golden Gophers 73-51 for 13th straight win
EAST LANSING — Tre Holloman scored all 12 of his points in the first half, Jaden Akins had 10 of his 12 after halftime and No ...
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Happy 70th birthday, Tom Izzo! MSU coach's birthday week could include Big Ten wins record
Longtime Michigan State coach can tie Bobby Knight for most career Big Ten wins with victory at USC on Saturday.
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Too much Tre Holloman and three other things learned from Gophers' loss at Michigan State
The Gophers men’s basketball team wasn’t a Big Ten title contender, but that’s the way Michigan State coach Tom Izzo prepared to play before Tuesday’s 73-51 ...