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Tom Izzo has jersey retired by alma mater Northern Michigan
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Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo is a legend in many places, and that is certainly true at his alma mater of Northern Michigan.
The College Basketball Hall of Famer is leading his team into an exhibition matchup against Northern Michigan today, and he had his jersey retired at the university prior to the game’s beginning.
Tom Izzo’s jersey is officially retired at his alma mater, Northern Michigan 💚💛#B1GMBball x @MSU_Basketball pic.twitter.com/I6aRfqAKpT
— Big Ten Men’s Basketball (@B1GMBBall) October 13, 2024
Plenty of Izzo’s family also joined him at the emotional ceremony:
This also just happened. Tom Izzo’s No. 10 officially retired by Northern Michigan. His 98-year-old mom Dortothy is here, as is his son Steven in a crisp NMU 10 football jersey. pic.twitter.com/yN4qXZAuMJ
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 13, 2024
Izzo also spoke to the team prior to the game about how unique of a moment and game this was, emphasizing the importance of taking in a memorable event:
“This is a memory making moment.” 🥹
Hear from Tom Izzo, ahead of a special match-up against Northern Michigan.#B1GMBBall on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/NB7nEu3TFv
— Big Ten Men’s Basketball (@B1GMBBall) October 13, 2024
Izzo played for Northern Michigan from 1973-1977 and also served as an assistant on the coaching staff from 1979-1983.