“Spartans for life”. This is how we might sum up the career of the emblematic coach of Michigan State, Tom Izzo. Assistant to the Spartans from 1983 to 1995, following the first years in his alma mater of Northern Michigan (1979-1983), the technician then took the position of head coach… and is not regarding to let go.
Aged 67, Tom Izzo has indeed signed a five-year extension once morest 31 million dollars. The agreement will however have to be validated by the school management next month.
“Michigan State has been like a home to my family and me for 40 years and I am thrilled to sign this contract,” said the coach, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. “It’s a fantastic time for Michigan State, and there’s no better place to be in college sports, with the support of the university, our students, our community, and the incredible former Spartans. . I love Michigan State and am proud and excited to continue working hard to bring another national title to East Lansing.”
Under Tom Izzo, Michigan State has become a consistent stronghold in college basketball, reaching the Final Four eight times (1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2019) and winning “March Madness” in 2000. the second in its history following that of 1979, worn by Magic Johnson.
Last season, he also achieved “March Madness” for the 24th time in a row.
Tom Izzo has trained many NBA players, such as Draymond Green, Jaren Jackson Jr, Gary Harris, Miles Bridges or Xavier Tillman today, or Jason Richardson, Zach Randolph and Morris Peterson in the past.
