Michigan State head women's basketball coach Suzy Merchant has stepped down after 16 seasons on the job, deciding to focus on her health, after suffering a medical episode that sidelined her in late January.
Michigan State made the announcement Monday afternoon, calling it a "mutual" decision." Merchant missed the team's last 10 games this season after suffering an undisclosed medical issue that led to a single-car accident.
She had remained in touch with the team and interim coach Dean Lockwood while she was out. Lockwood will remain interim coach while a national search commences for Merchant's replacement.