Tom Izzo shared some kind words about Fran McCaffery and Iowa basketball. Coach McCaffery reacted to Izzo's support of the Hawkeyes' program.

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo has dropped a very candid statement on the rumors surrounding Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery.

After defeating Iowa on Thursday, Michigan State's Tom Izzo vouched for the Hawkeyes to keep head coach Fran McCaffery despite rumblings.

Tom Izzo's simple goal is for Michigan State basketball to keep improving, even with the Spartans on the verge of a Big Ten title Thursday at Iowa.

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is eager to see how his newly crowned Big Ten champion Spartans will handle Michigan on Sunday.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo won his 11th Big Ten title this week. After the game, he shared some wisdom for those who want Fran McCaffery fired

Following Michigan State’s 91-84 triumph over Iowa, longtime head coach Tom Izzo went down the line in his postgame press conference. He praised his players and staff for helping the program to the 11th Big Ten regular season crown under his 30-year leadership,

It has not been a typical season for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa had one of their worst seasons under head coach Fran McCaffery, finishing as the third worst team in the conference and a 15-15 overall record.

Watch what you wish for,” Izzo said. “I’ve seen this happen at a couple of football programs close to us. People better appreciate (him)."

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