Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks to the media on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in East Lansing. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo lost his starting shooting guard Monday night, a few hours after his team had been tabbed the preseason No. 1. The Michigan State basketball coach met with reporters Tuesday to break the news about senior Joshua Langford.
Izzo choked up at the podium as he spoke about Langford — a recurring foot and ankle issue will keep him out until at least January, when he’ll be reevaluated by doctors.