Michigan State to host in-state school, ex-Tom Izzo assistant during nonconference action

One of Michigan State’s nonconference matchups for the 2021-22 season has been finalized.

On Friday, Eastern Michigan announced and unveiled its complete schedule for the upcoming basketball season. Included on that schedule is a Nov. 20 road trip to East Lansing to face Tom Izzo and the Spartans.

That means Izzo will get to square off against a former assistant in Stan Heath. Heath took over at Eastern Michigan following a stint coaching the Lakeland Magic of the NBA’s G League.

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EMU and Head Coach @stanHeath_EMU announce the 2021-22 schedule!

The Eagles will host 15 games inside the Convo!

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Heath previously served as one of Izzo’s assistants from 1996-2001, helping the Spartans win the 2000 National Championship. He has head coaching stops at Kent State, Arkansas, South Florida, and the Lakeland Magic before landing at Eastern Michigan.

Paul Harvey

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