Tom Izzo was selected to the Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year Watch List, released on Friday by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. Izzo was one of 15 coaches selected to the watch list, including four from the Big Ten .In his 31st at the helm of the program he has been with for more than 40 years, including his time as an assistant coach, Izzo was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2025 after leading the Spartans to the Big Ten Regular Season title. It was the fourth time in his career he has earned the honor from the league, having previously been named in 1998, 2009 and 2012.