Tom Izzo has never been one to hold back when it comes to showing emotion.
That’s been evident throughout his career at Michigan State, which began as a graduate assistant basketball coach for Jud Heathcote before leading to a national championship, multiple Final Four appearances and numerous Big Ten championships, as well as a spot on the Basketball Hall of Fame.
So many moments over the years, the tears have welled up and the coach’s voice cracked.
Friday was another one of those moments, and it had nothing to do with winning a game or claiming a championship.