Spartans AD: Cavaliers are interested in Tom Izzo, but haven't offered contract

Posted on Mon, Jun 7, 2010 : 12:47 p.m.

Spartans AD: Cavaliers are interested in Tom Izzo, but haven't offered contract

By AnnArbor.com Staff

The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in making Michigan State's Tom Izzo their next basketball coach.Â Spartans athletic director Mark Hollis confirmed Cleveland's interest, according to the Associated Press.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo instructs his team from the sideline during the first half of Michigan's 57-56 loss on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Crisler Arena.

Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com

The Cavaliers had no comment, and Izzo could not be reached, according to the AP. The News-Herald of northern Ohio said the Cavs have centered their search on the long-time Spartans coach and already made an offer.

Comments

aareader

Tue, Jun 8, 2010 : 8:14 a.m.

Tom OWNS MSU and State of Michigan Basketball. Many other college coaches have gone to the pros only to come back. They found they were coaches not managers of players as in the NBA. I predict Mr. Izzo will be a Spartan a long long time. Good for MSU, not so good for Blue. He is a great BB Coach. MSU and the State of Michigan are lucky to have him. GO BLUE

timeatwork

Tue, Jun 8, 2010 : 7:23 a.m.

this isn't the first, and it isn't the last time that the nba has came calling to EL. Tom knows how much he means to EL and spartans everywhere. He's built an amazing program, and he won't walk away. Here's to 10 more years of Izzo at MSU.

David Briegel

Mon, Jun 7, 2010 : 6:35 p.m.

Take the money and RUN!! You deserve the best! Michigan may stand a chance.

braggslaw

Mon, Jun 7, 2010 : 1:56 p.m.

That is best thing that could ever happen for Michigan basketball.