Is this Tom Izzo's last chance at another title at Michigan State?

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EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Tom Izzo has a complicated relationship with nostalgia right now.

The Michigan State coach turned 70 on Jan. 30, in the midst of his 30th season with the Spartans. Seventeen days later, he broke Bob Knight's record for Big Ten career victories with his 354th. Last week, the Basketball Hall of Famer tied Knight and former Purdue coach Ward Lambert for the most regular-season Big Ten championships with his 11th. The Big Ten tournament tipped off Wednesday in Indianapolis, and Izzo and the Spartans face Oregon aiming for his seventh title, which would add to his league record.

Next week, Izzo will lead Michigan State into the NCAA tournament for the 27th…