1st Sweet 16 for Tom Izzo sent Michigan State basketball to a new high
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo recalls his first Sweet 16 appearance in 1998, which marked a turning point for the program. The team has since become a consistent contender, with 28 straight NCAA appearances and a national championship in 2000.
Tom Izzo's first Sweet 16 appearance as Michigan State basketball coach was in 1998. The team lost to North Carolina, but it marked the beginning of a successful run. Izzo has taken the Spartans to 11 Elite Eights, eight Final Fours, and a national championship. Michigan State will face Connecticut in the Sweet 16 on Friday. The team has come a long way since Izzo's early days as coach. Izzo's 2000 national title team featured key players who got their start in the 1998 tournament.
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