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Tom Izzo became Michigan State's head men's basketball coach for the 1995-96 season and remained in the role through 2025-26.
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Tom Izzo coached Michigan State to the 2000 NCAA men's basketball championship.
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Tom Izzo is Michigan State men's basketball's all-time winningest head coach.
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Tom Izzo has led Michigan State to eight NCAA men's basketball Final Four appearances.
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Through 2025-26, Tom Izzo had led Michigan State to 11 Big Ten regular-season championships and six Big Ten tournament titles.
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Tom Izzo reached 28 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances with Michigan State in 2026, the longest such streak by a Division I men's basketball coach.