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This is definitely one of the toughest decisions I have ever faced
USA Pan Am basketball team named Jul 25, 2003
There was a lot of information to gather and consider and some of it wasn't easily obtainable
Izzo rejects Cavaliers, will stay at MSU Jun 15, 2010
We're aware a ticket was issued, and we're still gathering information
MSU basketballer cited for DUI Sep 01, 2010
I've always placed a high importance on following the rules and pride myself on adhering to high standards of professional conduct and doing things the right way
Izzo handed one-game suspension Dec 17, 2010
Tom Izzo (pronounced /ˈɪzoʊ/; born January 30, 1955) is an American college basketball coach. Since 1995, he has been the head coach for the Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team, presiding over a prolonged period of success. One blogger called Izzo "the best coach in the state of Michigan's history" and one sports columnist opined that Izzo is "the best college basketball coach in America.".
Under Izzo, the Michigan State program has been one of the most successful in the country. Izzo has led the Spartans to the 2000 NCAA Division I National Championship, the 2009 NCAA Division I National Championship Game, six Final Fours, and six Big Ten Championships in his first 15 years at Michigan State. The winningest coach in school history, Izzo's teams have been invited to the past 13 consecutive NCAA tournaments, in addition to setting the Big Ten record for the longest home winning streak. These accomplishments led analyst Andy Katz at ESPN to deem Michigan State the top college basketball program for the decade from 1998 to 2007.
Currently the longest tenured coach in the Big Ten Conference, Izzo, whose teams are often recognized for their rebounding prowess and defensive tenacity, has won four national coach of the year awards and maintains a considerable coaching tree—several of his former assistants are currently head coaches at other Division I schools. He currently holds a record of 18–8 versus rival Michigan, although five U-M wins were vacated, making his official record against Michigan 18-3.