Senior night is always an emotional evening for college basketball teams, as seniors have one more chance to play in front of their home crowd. This year, at Michigan State, senior night had a different feel for coach Tom Izzo.
Wednesday night’s game vs. Northwestern was senior night for Steven Izzo, Tom Izzo’s son who walked on and spent five years in the Spartans’ program. After Michigan State defeated the Wildcats 53–49, Big Ten Network’s Andy Katz spoke with the Izzos about the experience.
“I’m just so thankful that he allowed me to walk-on five years ago.” Steven Izzo said while fighting back tears. “It’s been the greatest decision that I ever made, no matter how hard the lifts are or how long meetings go, it’s all worth it at the end of day, and I’m so grateful to be able to do it with you.”
