Tom Izzo and Michigan State basketball are off to a fantastic start this season. Having an 8-0 record and three wins against ranked teams (Arkansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina) will definitely put eyes on you as having one of the top ten teams in college basketball.
After beating Iowa by double digits, 71-52, the Spartans will now have their sights set on Saturday, going up against the fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils.
With the amount of success Michigan State is having so far, Tom Izzo is being looked at as a coach of the year candidate. Coming into the season, Michigan State was ranked 22nd in the AP top 25 preseason rankings. Rising from 22nd to the 7th! Ranked Spartans will get you points towards that coach of the year award…