Tom Izzo got brutally honest on the state of college sports ahead of the Michigan State Spartans' 2025-26 season .

Izzo has been coaching for a long time, all of it with the Spartans since 1905. He has kept the program stable with numerous years of NCAA Tournament appearances that includes multiple deep runs. He's navigated different periods of college basketball that had him adapt over time.

One challenge has been prevalent for him and every coach in the modern era: NIL. With players earning from their name, image and likeness, it has compelled all programs to adapt to the current circumstances.

Izzo appeared at the Big Ten Media Day on Thursday, where every head coach spoke at the event ahead of the upcoming season. He talked about what keeps him going in the sport even with all

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