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.

Tom Izzo celebrated his eleventh Big Ten championship as Michigan State head coach when the No. 8 Spartans defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City. The win tied Izzo with Indiana’s Bob Knight for the most Big Ten championships all-time.

Tom Izzo is back with a vengeance. For the first time since the 2019-20 season, Michigan State basketball won a Big Ten title on Thursday night after coming back to defeat Iowa on the road, something that has been difficult for them in recent years (and probably always).

Michigan State legend Tom Izzo defended Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery's job status, pointing to a lack of Hawkeye resources.

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.

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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)."