In 2000, Izzo led MSU to its second NCAA national championship with an 89–76 win over Florida. Eighty-two percent of his players who completed their eligibility left MSU with a degree. Over the years, Izzo has been pursued by the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New Jersey Nets for head coaching jobs.

On Feb. 4, 2004, MSU defeated Iowa, 89-72, as Izzo recorded the 200th victory of his Spartan career, becoming just the third coach in MSU history to accomplish that feat. He also became the eighth head coach in NCAA history to record 200 wins in his first nine seasons.

Mar 23, 2024 · Tom Izzo hasn't lost a step in his career. Michigan State reached the 2024 NCAA Tournament as a No. 9 seed, marking Izzo's 26th consecutive trip to March Madness. And for the third year in a...

Nov 12, 2024 · As Tom Izzo enters his 30th season as Michigan State's basketball coach, here's a look at retirement questions that surround him

1 day ago · Michigan State entered the season as an enigma. After another campaign of doing just enough to extend Izzo’s record streak of 26-straight tournament appearances, the Spartans had enough optimism ...

Sep 9, 2022 · The Board of Trustees approved a new contract for coach Tom Izzo that increases his salary and will keep him at MSU past retirement.

Jan 21, 2024 · Izzo is staring down the possibility of missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 27 years. It's the third-longest streak in NCAA history and it carries as much meaning to...

Oct 18, 2024 · A rejuvenated Tom Izzo defiantly rebuked talk of potential retirement. Instead, his task is to get Michigan State basketball back to title contention.

Jan 18, 2025 · Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.

Sep 30, 2024 · “Tom Izzo is our lighthouse,” is how former Michigan Gov. Jim Blanchard described the MSU Men’s Basketball Coach on Tuesday.