The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame :: Tom Izzo
WEBTom Izzo. Growing up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Tom Izzo learned the value of hard work early in life. That work ethic carried over to the basketball court where the walk-on became a Division II All-America at Northern Michigan University.
Tom Izzo - Wikipedia
WEBOn April 4, 2016, Izzo was named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. [27] Izzo chose former Maryland head coach Gary Williams to introduce him at the Hall of Fame ceremony. [ 28 ] He was inducted into the Hall of Fame on September 9, 2016.
The steps that led Tom Izzo to the doors of the Hall of Fame
WEBSep 8, 2016 · A collection of moments, a few undeniably big, pushed Tom Izzo to this moment: induction into the Hall of Fame. From recruiting the Flintstones to saying no to the Cavs, this is how Izzo...
Tom Izzo thanks players, family, coaches in touching Hall of Fame ...
WEBSep 10, 2016 · Izzo, who has 524 wins and counting at Michigan State, and has become one of the most successful and revered college coaches, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame alongside...
Tom Izzo’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech
WEBTom Izzo delivers his speech upon being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2016. To learn more about Tom Izzo take a look at his official Hall of...
Tom Izzo headed into Hall of Fame, highlight in bizarre year
WEBSep 7, 2016 · EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tom Izzo is headed into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a highlight in a sad stretch of the Michigan State coach’s life that included the loss of his father. The Spartans were also a rare first-round loser in the NCAA Tournament.
VIDEO: Watch Tom Izzo’s Hall Of Fame enshrinement speech
WEBSep 12, 2016 · Tom Izzo was officially inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame on Friday night. His speech was ... well, it was an acceptance speech. He went for about 15 minutes, thanking his parents and his wife and his kids.
Windsor: Tom Izzo cites his U.P. roots, thanks parents for work ethic
WEBSep 9, 2016 · SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Tom Izzo is officially a Hall of Famer. He took the stage Friday night at Springfield Symphony Hall to accept the nomination from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of...
Tom Izzo elected to Naismith Hall of Fame - NCAA.com
WEBApr 4, 2016 · HOUSTON -- Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo is set to join the basketball elite after being elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
There are many reasons why Michigan State's Tom Izzo is …
WEBSep 9, 2016 · There's a reason why his former players swear by him, why his colleagues respect him, why the people who work with him on a regular basis at Michigan State love him, why media members appreciate ...