Tom Izzo
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About
NCAA head coach who won his first National Championship with Michigan State in 2000. He coached the team for more than 25 years.
Before fame
He was a Division II All-American while playing for Northern Michigan University.
Trivia
He was named the Associated Press National Coach of the Year in 1998. He was the assistant coach with Michigan State from 1983 until 1995, when he became the coach.
Family life
Married Lupe Martinez in 1992; the couple has a son and a daughter.
Associated with
He coached All-Star power forward Zach Randolph at Michigan State University.
