When you’ve had as much coaching success in the college ranks as Michigan State’s Tom Izzo has enjoyed, there is pretty much universal respect for you and your program amongst your peers. Texas Tech men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard has plenty of praise for Izzo and the basketball program.
Speaking on a Final Four teleconference call with reporters on Monday, Beard was extremely complimentary of Izzo and what he has built in East Lansing. Beard truly admires Izzo and grew up studying his Michigan State teams.
“Coach Izzo is one of my idols,” “He’s somebody I look up to.