Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois

Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had high praise for the Spartans' next opponent, the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Tom Izzo says Michigan State basketball has a problem despite 10th straight win
Or the Spartans’ sixth in a row to open Big Ten play. Or their 15-2 record — all benchmarks, reached Wednesday night, that Izzo’s teams haven’t hit in the six years since his last Final Four trip.
Tom Izzo alarmed with defense after No. 12 Michigan State basketball's 10th straight win
Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's continued second-half defensive issues "a problem" after an 90-85 win over Penn State on Jan. 15, 2025.
Tom Izzo frustrated with Spartans' following win over Penn State
MSU’s winning streak continued on Wednesday night, but that doesn’t mean head coach Tom Izzo was happy about the performance
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Win Over Northwestern, Looks Ahead to Penn State
EAST LANSING, Mich. No. 12 Michigan State extended its perfect Big Ten record to 5-0 on Sunday when it bested Northwestern, 78-68, on the road. The Spartans hel
Tom Izzo reveals Michigan State basketball's battle cry that sure is working
As Michigan State basketball enjoys its eight-game win streak heading to Northwestern on Sunday, senior Frankie Fidler's struggles continue.
Video: Michigan State coach Tom Izzo after a win at Ohio State
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo's full postgame press conference after a win at Ohio State on Jan. 3, 2025.
Tom Izzo comments on 'specialness' of Michigan State basketball program
One common refrain I have noticed from Tom Izzo in his later years is his constant mission to make sure that fans, alumni, faculty, media members - basically anyone who comes in contact with the Michigan State basketball program - appreciates what a unique program they
Michigan State welcomes 'NBA-caliber' test of talent-rich No. 19 Illinois
Since the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, No. 19 Illinois flipped a switch and pulled off two amazing feats on the road.
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Tom Izzo has Michigan State basketball focused on critical stat in Ohio State clash
EAST LANSING — “Casual” is not a term Tom Izzo throws around lightly. It generally means he wants sharper focus and intensity in some facet from his Michigan State basketball players.
Spartans' Izzo Putting Zero Value in Top-15 Ranking
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0) are off to their best start since 2019 and have quickly climbed the national rankings to being a top 15 team in t ...
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Tom Izzo calls out 'screwed up society' for contributing to Jeremy Fears technical
Following the game, Tom Izzo shared some of his thoughts on the technical foul, explaining that he needs to get his message ...
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Tom Izzo: Michigan State basketball returns 'with a sense of purpose' from Christmas break
EAST LANSING — Maybe it was the four-day Christmas break spent with his granddaughter, which Tom Izzo called “one of the ...
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Michigan State’s star freshman doesn’t see a wall in the way
Richardson wasn’t born when his dad arrived on campus as a high-flying freshman who helped Michigan State win a national ...