Big Ten Sends Parting Message to Tom Izzo After NCAA Tournament Loss
The Michigan State Spartans have been widely regarded as one of the most successful college basketball programs under the leadership of head coach Tom Izzo.
Izzo has been at Michigan State since 1983. He served as an assistant coach from 1983 to 1995 and eventually took over as the head coach of the program in 1995.
The Spartans’ head coach has led Michigan State to a national championship (2000) as well as eight Final Four appearances and six Big Ten Tournament titles.
Following the season, where Michigan State was eliminated in the Elite Eight, the official social media account of the Big Ten men’s basketball sent a message to Izzo and the Spartans.
“What a season it was for Tom Izzo and Michigan State,” posted the Big Ten.
During their NCAA Tournament run, Michigan State defeated Bryant, New Mexico and Ole Miss before losing 70-64 to the No. 1 Auburn Tigers in the Elite Eight.
Michigan State was led by freshman Jase Richardson, who’s been one of the biggest bright spots to Izzo’s roster all season. Richardson finished the season averaging 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
As the Big Ten highlighted Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans’ season, they added a few notes on an incredible year for the powerhouse program.
Michigan State finished the season with a 17-3 Big Ten record, won the Big Ten regular season by three games and made their 11th Elite Eight appearance under Izzo.
