Michigan State’s Tom Izzo Over the Years

Author Anne Erickson

March 21st, 2023 1:22 PM

Tom Izzo isn’t just the head coach of the Michigan State University men’s basketball team. Izzo really is all it is to be a Spartan. Now, with Michigan State’s upset over Marquette, Izzo’s is taking his team to the Sweet 16 for a 15th time.

Moments after the upset, Izzo was in tears on national TV. He couldn’t stop the flow during his

Coach Izzo is moved to tears after @MSU_Basketball secured a spot in the Sweet 16 ❤️#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/wKY7D0ioca

As a Michigan State Spartan, I’ve always been a huge Izzo fan. How can you not love this guy? An Iron Mountain, Michigan-native grows up to become one of the most beloved coaches in NCAA history. You can’t make this stuff up. Check out awesome photos of Izzo over the years below. Go Green!

• NCAA Men’s Final Four – Practice

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  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 03: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during practice for the NCAA Men's Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 3, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Louisville

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  SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 29: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating the Louisville Cardinals 76 to 70 in overtime of the East Regional Final of the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Carrier Dome on March 29, 2015 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Michigan

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  ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 18: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans walks to the court to play the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
• NCAA Men’s Final Four Press Conferences

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  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 02: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State addresses the media during a press conference before the 2015 NCAA Men's Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 2, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Duke

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  GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks with Marcus Bingham Jr. #30 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half against the Duke Blue Devils during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 20, 2022 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Duke

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  GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans and head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils embrace after the Duke Blue Devils defeated the Michigan State Spartans 85-76 in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 20, 2022 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
• NCAA Basketball Tournament – St Louis v Michigan State

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  COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 18: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan State Spartans mascot look on during the first half against the St. Louis Billikens during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Men's basketball tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 18, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

• Middle Tennessee v Michigan State

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  ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts in the second half against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Ohio State

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  COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 9: Head Coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans and Branden Dawson #22 of the Michigan State Spartans argue during a timeout in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes on March 9, 2014 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan State 69-67. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
• Michigan State v Northwestern

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  EVANSTON, IL - JANUARY 28: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans gets into the ear of Matt McQuaid #20 during a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on January 28, 2016 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

• Big Ten Tournament – Michigan State vs Purdue

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  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 12: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after a play in the game against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half during the Big Ten Championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 12, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

• NCAA Men’s Final Four – Previews

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 04: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans speaks to the media ahead of the Men's Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 04, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Maxx Wolfson/Getty Images)
• Michigan State v Michigan

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  ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 18: Head coach Tom Izzo talks to Jaden Akins #3 of the Michigan State Spartans while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

• Duke v Michigan State

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  NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski (L) of the Duke Blue Devils embraces head coach (R) Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans after winning his 903 NCAA Division 1 basketball game and becoming the winningest coach in history taking the record from Bobby Knight after defeating the Michigan State Spartans during the 2011 State Farms Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Duke

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  GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans walks off the court after losing to the Duke Blue Devils 85-76 during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 20, 2022 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
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• UCLA v Michigan State

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  WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - MARCH 18: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans watches his team in the game against the UCLA Bruins during the second half in the NCAA Basketball Tournament First Four round at Mackey Arena on March 18, 2021 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Maryland

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  COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans calls out a play in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 01, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

• Champions Classic – Kentucky v Michigan State

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  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a play during the second half in the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during the Champions Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 15, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
• Michigan St v Valpo X Izzo

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  16 Mar 2000: Tom Izzo coaches the Michigan State University against Valparaiso University during Round 1 of the Midwest Regionals in the NCAA Tournament at the Goodman Arena at Cleveland State University Convocation Center in Cleveland, Ohio. X <> Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT

• Iowa St v Mich St X Izzo

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  25 Mar 2000: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans holds up a piece of the net as he steps down the ladder after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones 75-64 during the Midwest Regional Final of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Spartans advance to the Final Four in Indianapolis. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT

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