Tom Izzo is one of the most open and opinionated coaches that college basketball has to offer, so when the NIL and transfer portal eras kicked off, he wasn't afraid to share his thoughts.
The Hall of Fame head coach seemed to have a difficult time adjusting to the new era of college athletics where money was more prevalent (at least no longer behind the scenes) than it had been for the first couple of decades of his career. He has since adapted, working more in the transfer portal to address needs, and using NIL to his advantage in certain situations.