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Michigan State's Izzo not about to talk retirement: 'Why? What the hell am I going to do?'

  • On Friday, March 27, 2026, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo's Spartans fell to the Connecticut Huskies 67-63 in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, though the 71-year-old coach signaled no immediate retirement plans.
  • Reflecting on his 31-year career, Izzo stated he is "feeling good" at 71 and remains laser-focused on his objective: "Trying to win a national championship, plain and simple."
  • Michigan State finished 27-8, marking the program's 25th season with at least 20 wins under the Hall of Fame coach. Izzo's record in his 17th Sweet 16 appearance dropped to 11-6.
  • Addressing the offseason, Izzo plans direct player conversations, saying "Tomorrow I'm going to the portal," while noting Michigan State's process differs from most programs.
  • The Spartans will return seven to eight players for 2026-27 alongside a strong freshman class, as Izzo remains committed to ending the program's national championship drought dating to 2000.
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Tom Izzo, 71, scoffs at retirement talk after Spartans' exit

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, at 71, is nowhere near ready to move on after 31 seasons with the Spartans.

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