Heathcote was hired by Michigan State nearly 50 years ago, winning a national title with Magic Johnson against Larry Bird-led Michigan State, and pushed for the school to give Izzo a shot in 1995.

Those comments are laughable, considering the mark that he has left on this program and the incredible feats he has led it towards. Tom Izzo is a great coach, but I never want to hear anyone call ...

When Izzo took over a solid program, following Heathcote’s retirement, no one would have believed the Spartans would be in a conversation with college basketball bluebloods. The Tar Heels were led by ...