Tom Izzo watched his 2025-26 season come to an end last Friday after spotting UConn 19 points and then leading his Spartans to a comeback. Michigan State would take a second-half lead against the Huskies before running out of gas in the final minutes to lose 67-63.
Losing also provided a harsh realization that Michigan State would be losing two key big men in Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper who combined to lead one of the best starting frontcourts in the Big Ten.
Unfortunately, both are now gone, and the new realization is this: Michigan State has a glaring need…