'You don't hang banners for milestones': Tom Izzo adapts and takes aim at another title

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo turns 70 on Jan. 30 , in midst of 30th season with Spartans .

Izzo broke Bob Knight's record for Big Ten career victories with 354th.

The Basketball Hall of Famer tied Knight and former Purdue coach Ward Lambert for most regular-season Big Ten championships.

Michigan State is seeking its first national title in 25 years .

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says his current team isn't as talented as his 1999-2000 team.

MSU 's slogan is " Strength In Numbers " -- Strength In Numbers -- "Strength in Numbers" The Spartans don't lead the Big Ten in fewest points allowed, rebounds or assists, but rank among the top three in each category.

The Spartans have won a team-record 17 games and posted their highest regular-season wins since 2017 .

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is "desperate as ever" to win another national title.

"I'm trying to live what I believe," Izzo said, "and yet adjust" Izzo will have a game plan for retirement, but only if triggered by certain factors, including his health.

" Tom Izzo can take a punch," Tom Crean said.