Tom Izzo

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Appears On

First Take Pardon My Take First Things First Nightcap Club Shay Shay KSR Mojo In The Morning

Episode Appearances

First Take · Apr 2, 2026

Hour 2: MVPTake

“College basketball coach who turned down Phoenix Suns head coaching job; discussed regarding NBA opportunities”

NBA Playoff Experience vs. Talent DebateSan Antonio Spurs Championship ViabilityNew York Knicks Offensive Regression Analysis

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Pardon My Take · Mar 25, 2026

John Fanta, MSU Coach Tom Izzo, PMT Spring Break, Hot Seat/Cool Throne And Listener Submitted Mad Online

“Guest discussing 17th Sweet 16 appearance, coaching philosophy, accountability culture, and tournament preparation”

March Madness Sweet 16 bracket analysis and predictionsCollege basketball coaching vacancies (UNC, Kansas, Providence)Transfer portal impact on team building and player retention

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First Things First · Mar 24, 2026

Wemby makes MVP case, Lakers winning streak snapped, Travis Kelce signs extension, King of the Hill

“Discussed as notable March Madness coach with multiple Final Four appearances but limited titles”

NBA MVP Race 2024-25 SeasonVictor Wembanyama Defensive Impact ValuationLakers Offensive Balance and Playoff Readiness

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Nightcap · Mar 23, 2026

Nightcap Hour 1: Iowa UPSETS Florida & Moves to SWEET 16 + St. John’s BEATS Kansas on BUZZER BEATER + Ocho LIKES BIG Women + Tennessee TAKES DOWN Virginia + UCONN ADVANCES Past UCLA

“Defensive-minded coach known for player development; Michigan State advancing to Sweet 16”

March Madness Tournament StrategyDefensive Intensity and Game ExecutionCollege Basketball Coaching Excellence

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Club Shay Shay · Mar 23, 2026

Nightcap Hour 1: Iowa UPSETS Florida & Moves to SWEET 16 + St. John’s BEATS Kansas on BUZZER BEATER + Ocho LIKES BIG Women + Tennessee TAKES DOWN Virginia + UCONN ADVANCES Past UCLA

“Defensive-minded coach whose team faces UConn in Sweet 16”

March Madness tournament analysis and upset predictionsCollege basketball coaching strategies and defensive schemesNCAA tournament game film breakdown and tactical decisions

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Pardon My Take · Mar 23, 2026

March Madness, Recapping The Last 4 Days Of Basketball, Sweet 16, Cal Wins The Break Up, Who’s Back and More

“Discussed as elite tournament coach with 17 Sweet 16 appearances and 61-26 NCAA tournament record”

March Madness Sweet 16 AnalysisCollege Basketball Coaching ExcellenceTournament Seeding and Analytics

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KSR · Mar 22, 2026

KSR Postgame UK MBB vs Iowa State NCAAT 3/22/26

“Mentioned as screaming coach with successful tournament results”

NCAA Tournament Performance AnalysisDefensive Adjustments and In-Game CoachingRoster Construction and Talent Evaluation

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Pardon My Take · Mar 18, 2026

March Madness Mega Preview, Mark Titus Breaking Down The Bracket, USA Loses To Venezuela + Hot Seat/Cool Throne

“Michigan State basketball coach with longest tournament streak (28 years) in country”

March Madness Bracket AnalysisCollege Basketball Tournament SeedingGuard Play Evaluation Metrics

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Pardon My Take · Mar 16, 2026

March Madness With Jon Rothstein, We Talk Brackets And Storylines, USA Beats Dominican Republic Plus Who's Back Of The Week

“Michigan State head coach with eight national titles; consistently seeded in East Region with Duke”

NCAA Tournament Bracket AnalysisMarch Madness Seeding and Selection Committee DecisionsCollege Basketball Regional Matchups and Storylines

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Mojo In The Morning · Mar 10, 2026

Dirty 4: Sherrone Moore's Mistress May Sue Him + University

“Michigan State basketball coach criticized by Dave Portnoy for failing to address Jeremy Fears' repeated dirty play incidents”

University Liability in Workplace Harassment CasesCollege Football Coaching Scandals and Institutional AccountabilityWorkplace Power Dynamics and Consent in Superior-Subordinate Relationships

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KSR · Mar 9, 2026

2026-03-09- KSR - Hour 1

“Michigan State basketball coach, discussed regarding coaching strategy and program management”

SEC Tournament preparation and seeding implicationsNIL distribution strategy and roster constructionTransfer portal recruitment and player retention

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KSR · Mar 6, 2026

2026-03-06- KSR - Hour 1

“Michigan State basketball coach, discussed senior night strategy of playing non-rotation players late”

SEC Basketball Tournament Seeding StrategySenior Day Game Management and Playing Time AllocationHome Court Advantage in High-Stakes Games

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Pardon My Take · Feb 18, 2026

CBB With John Fanta, Olympic Preview Halfway Through The Olympics, QB Lists And Zac’s Alarm Clock Has Him In Deep Water

“Michigan State basketball coach with Hall of Fame status and potential tournament pathway to Indianapolis”

NCAA Tournament Bracket Strategy and SelectionCollege Basketball National Championship ContendersThree-Point Shooting as Tournament Differentiator

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