Brian Gaines+FollowInside Tom Izzo’s family off the courtBeyond the banners and big wins at Michigan State, Tom Izzo’s life at home is just as remarkable. He and his wife Lupe have built a close-knit family, raising daughter Raquel and son Steven (who played for the Spartans under his dad’s watchful eye). Raquel’s journey from MSU grad to mom of two, and Steven’s heartfelt tribute to his father on Senior Night, show a side of Izzo that fans rarely see. It’s a reminder that even legendary coaches are proud parents first. What moments from the Izzo family story stand out to you? #Sports #Basketball #TomIzzo10Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowTom Izzo’s hilarious deal with MSU’s CooperCarson Cooper finally drained his first career three-pointer for Michigan State, and the locker room was buzzing. Coach Tom Izzo, never one to miss a moment, joked about giving Cooper the green light—if he grabs 10 rebounds and locks down on defense. Cooper’s response? He’s all in for the deal. It’s wild to see a senior center step out and hit from deep, but it’s even better watching Izzo and his players negotiate these on-court moments. What do you think—should big men have more freedom to shoot threes if they do the dirty work inside? #Sports #MichiganState #TomIzzo00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowTom Izzo’s blunt take on college transfersTom Izzo isn’t holding back about the state of college basketball. The Michigan State coach says he’s “disgusted” by how the transfer portal has turned the game into a revolving door, with loyalty and long-term relationships taking a back seat. Izzo praised players like Carson Cooper who stick it out, but made it clear he won’t beg anyone to stay. For Izzo, being a Spartan is a privilege, not a transaction. With so much movement in college sports, do you think loyalty still matters, or is it just part of the modern game? #Sports #CollegeBasketball #TomIzzo00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowTom Izzo’s hilarious challenge to Kur TengTom Izzo didn’t hold back after Michigan State’s win over Oregon—he told guard Kur Teng that even his 99-year-old mom could have scored on him! Izzo’s classic trash talk wasn’t just for laughs; he hopes it’ll fire Teng up to step up his defense. Teng struggled in the game, but the rest of the Spartans locked down Oregon, keeping their strong season rolling. Now fans are buzzing: does tough love from a coach really motivate players, or does it cross a line? What do you think—would this push you to play harder or just get under your skin? #Sports #MichiganState #TomIzzo00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowTom Izzo’s hilarious timeout calloutTom Izzo didn’t hold back during Michigan State’s win over Oregon—he told sophomore guard Kur Teng that even his 99-year-old mom could outplay him on defense! The jab, caught on camera, had the whole huddle laughing, but Izzo was dead serious about wanting to fire up his team. While the Spartans dominated the paint and snagged their fifth straight win, Izzo’s old-school coaching style and sense of humor stole the show. What do you think—does tough love like this actually motivate players, or is it just classic Izzo? #Sports #MichiganState #TomIzzo00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowIzzo’s honest take after Michigan State’s winTom Izzo didn’t sugarcoat Michigan State’s 68-52 win over Oregon. Even after a solid road victory, he called out his team for looking out of sync on offense, which he said threw off their defense too. Izzo also gave major props to Oregon for battling hard despite missing their top two scorers, urging Ducks fans to stick with coach Dana Altman through tough injuries. And in classic Izzo fashion, he even joked about his viral “can’t guard my mom” moment. What do you think—should Izzo be tougher or is he just keeping it real? #Sports #MichiganState #TomIzzo00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowTom Izzo’s hot-mic moment has MSU fans buzzingTom Izzo’s fiery coaching style was on full display when a live mic picked up his not-so-family-friendly pep talk during the MSU vs. Indiana game—f-bombs and all! While some parents may have scrambled for the remote, most Spartan fans just laughed it off, knowing Izzo’s intensity is part of what makes him legendary. After all, his tough love has led MSU to 752 wins and a loyal alumni network that keeps coming back. What do you think—does Izzo’s approach fire up the team, or should he tone it down? Let’s hear your take! #Sports #MSUBasketball #TomIzzo00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowKampe and Izzo’s friendship steals the showWhat really stood out after the Michigan State vs. Oakland game wasn’t just the action on the court—it was the genuine bond between coaches Tom Izzo and Greg Kampe. Despite Kampe never beating Izzo in 24 tries, his post-game words about their friendship were pure gold. Kampe called Izzo the most important relationship of his career, and you could see how much it meant to both of them. Even with the rivalry, there’s so much respect and warmth. Plus, those ugly Christmas sweaters? Instant classic. It’s moments like these that remind us sports are about more than just wins and losses. What do you think makes a great sports rivalry? #Sports #CollegeBasketball #TomIzzo00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowMichigan State’s layup woes have Izzo fired upMissing 12 layups in a single game had Tom Izzo absolutely fuming after Michigan State barely edged out Penn State. For a team ranked No. 9, struggling with what’s supposed to be the easiest shot in basketball is wild. Izzo joked he’s ready to get back to “real coaching” over Christmas break, with two-a-days on deck and no classes to distract his players. He’s not about to let this slide—expect the Spartans to get a crash course in layups. What do you think: is it nerves, focus, or something else? How would you fix this if you were Izzo? #Sports #MichiganState #TomIzzo00Share
AmberAbyss+FollowTom Izzo gets real about Spartans’ layup strugglesTom Izzo didn’t hold back after Michigan State’s win over Penn State—he’s just as frustrated as fans about the team’s missed layups. Even after the Spartans pulled off a close 76-72 victory, Izzo called out his players for missing 6 of 18 layup attempts, jokingly thanking a reporter for pointing out the stat before promising to “get after it” in practice. He even pleaded, hands together, for his team to just make their layups. Do you think this tough love will finally fix the Spartans’ finishing woes? #Sports #MichiganState #TomIzzo00Share
