Tom Izzo is a pillar of not only Michigan State’s basketball program, but the sport of college basketball as a whole. Since taking over for Jud Heathcote ahead of the 1995-96 season, Izzo has ...

Michigan State men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo made one thing very clear ... he spent four years playing for Jud Heathcote at Michigan State before playing professionally overseas.

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo is not shy about voicing his concerns ... “I know what I won't do. Jud (Heathcote) had a farewell tour. Mike (Krzyzewski) did. I have a lot of respect for those ...