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Podcast: Locked On Spartans - Daily Podcast On Michigan State Spartans Football & Basketball
Episode: HOLD UP: Tom Izzo NEARLY left MSU basketball for NBA?!; Centers we NEED Michigan State to target
Description: Tom Izzo nearly made the leap to the NBA and Michigan State Spartans fans are still reeling—what if the program’s legendary leader had coached the Phoenix Suns? Matt Sheehan and Dave Klein break down Izzo’s offseason reflections, frustrations with the current college basketball landscape, and Matt Ishbia’s surprising overtures. The conversation explores how Izzo’s loyalty shapes MSU’s culture and its future. As the Spartans eye a national championship run, center is the glaring roster need. Who’s on the wish list? Top transfer targets like Georgia’s Somto Cyril, Colorado’s Bangot Dak, and Alabama’s Aide...