As his team prepares for a Sweet 16 matchup, we're making our full interview with Michigan State heads coach Tom Izzo live. The coaching legend explains how his Italian ancestry shaped his coaching philosophies – centered on hard work, tough love and emotion – and walks us through the long-tailed grind that got him to the top of his craft.
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0:00 Meeting wife Lupe
3:30 Family Background
8:15 Relationship with Steve Mariucci
16:39 Coaching Journey
22:09 Emotional Losses/Regrets
27:22 Muhammad Ali
34:56 Son’s Adoption
40:05 Coaching His Son/Being A Present Father
46:33 Michigan State Scandal/Larry Nassar
54:05 Mentality and Expectations
57:08 Coaching Process and Accountability
1:06:11 Transfer Portal and NIL
1:09:50 NBA Interest/Retirement
1:17:38 House Tour
1:22:35 Campus Walk

Episode debuted nationwide in 2022.