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Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo tests positive for COVID-19

Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo has tested positive for COVID-19.

Izzo, a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, said he is experiencing minor symptoms and is unsure how he contracted the virus.

"This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. Although I have some minor symptoms, I remain in good health,” Izzo said in a statement. “I've been extremely diligent for many months now, wearing my mask in public and around the office, while adhering to social distancing guidelines. I've been racking my brain, trying to figure out if there was a time where I let my guard down for just an instance.