Is Tom Izzo retiring? Michigan State coach has 'some things to accomplish'
Is retirement in the cards soon for Tom Izzo? The Hall of Fame Coach spoke on his future after Michigan State's Sweet 16 loss to UConn on March 27.
Could Tom Izzo retire following his team's Sweet 16 loss to Connecticut? It doesn't appear he'll be joining this offseason's coaching carousel. REQUIRED READING: Michigan State vs UConn final score: Spartans fall to Huskies at end, highlights The Michigan State coach was once again reflective on his 31-year coaching career and the topic of retirement following the 3-seeded Spartans' loss to 2-seeded UConn in the East Region on Friday, March 27, saying he has bigger goals yet to chase.
"Trying to win a national championship, plain and simple," Izzo said March 27 when asked by a reporter where he sees himself in five years. "That's it. Those things usually start after your last loss.
Nowadays, it's a little more screwed up, but not at Michigan State. " Tom Izzo on retirement speculation. 👀 “I’m feeling good.
We’ll talk about retirement—why? What the hell am I going to do? The minute I don’t feel good, the minute I don’t feel like I’m giving my AD, president, or school every ounce of energy I have every day… you won’t have to… pic.