LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - On this day in Michigan history, August 28, 2017:

Former Michigan State University men’s basketball coach Jud Heathcote passed away at the age of 90.

Heathcote led the Spartans to the 1979 NCAA Championship with Magic Johnson at the helm and played a pivotal role in mentoring future coaching legend Tom Izzo.

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