Tom Izzo previews the 2025/2026 Spartan Basketball season

Michigan State University Spartans Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo met with the media on October 16 to preview the coming college basketball season.Conversation Highlights:(0:00) – opening remarks(11:30) – How do you keep your team focused in the ever-changing world of college basketball?(15:24) – In college athletics today, are the expectations to win unrealistic?(17:09) – Is there a Jase Richardson on this year’s roster?(19:32) – Did last year’s success rejuvenate you?(22:23) – Compare and contrast Trey Fort and Kur Teng.(24:15) – Do you feel like with the guys you have returning that you’re being slighted?(28:06) – What makes this group of four captains special?(30:43) – What are your expectations for Coen Carr?(32:06) – Talk about your relationship with your players?(35:21) – What has surprised you about Cam Ward and Jordan Scott and what do you see their roles being on the team?(36:55) – What do you hope to learn about your team from the two exhibition games?(38:40) – How are the transfers settling in with the team?(41:34) – What traits do you look for in your players?(44:15) – closing thoughtsListen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.