"Hall of Fame legacy and demonstrates a shared commitment to achieving continued success."
"Coach Izzo is the ultimate Spartan -- someone whose work ethic and devotion to our student-athletes, this university and the broader MSU community are unmatched,"
"We believe deeply in his ability to uphold our values, develop champions, and continue building one of college basketball's premier programs."
Tom Izzo received a $1 million raise in a five-year contract that automatically renews annually, raising his salary to about $7.2 million and making him the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten. The Board of Trustees approved the raise as recognition of Izzo's Hall of Fame legacy and a shared commitment to continued success. Izzo, 70, is in his 31st season with a 745-303 record and no losing seasons. His teams have eight Final Four appearances, the 2000 national championship, and 27 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. Kansas coach Bill Self has a lifetime contract with an annual salary over $10 million.
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