Mike Krzyzewski, Roy Williams, Jay Wright, Bruce Pearl, and many other veteran college coaches have stepped away in recent years. Yet at 70, Tom Izzo is still guiding Michigan State basketball, even as retirement rumors continue to swirl around him.

On a huge day for Michigan State Athletics, when a $401 million donation came as a commitment to the university’s athletics programs, the Spartans received another piece of news. It was from Tom Izzo, who finally spoke up about his retirement.

He came up, took time, and squashed the rumors, saying, “I’m going to be around for a while.”

Tom Izzo has built a legacy with Michigan State. He has a career record of 737-302 wins, which ranks as the fourth-highest total by any coach through their first 30 seasons in college basketball history. He’

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