Tom Izzo.

[SoonersRule]

He is a really good coach. Every time he gets a team into the NCAA tourney, they make it deep into the tournament.

 

[w0lfe]

Was just telling my dad that the other day. Izzo is a monster in the tourny. Definitely someone you would rather not have to go against.

 

[CoachTalk]

I hate that Kalin Lucas is 90% out...

 

[Sooner04]

Any player who has played all four years for Tom Izzo at Michigan State has participated in at least one Final Four.

 

[Big Old Booger]

He is a really good coach. Every time he gets a team into the NCAA tourney, they make it deep into the tournament.

His teams play tough physical defense and they just beat you up.

 

[danbear45]

Having a debate on my facebook status as we speak about him. I think he is the best coach in college basketball right now.

 

[qwertyqaz]

Any player who has played all four years for Tom Izzo at Michigan State has participated in at least one Final Four.

I was just thinking about this the other day.

That is truly remarkable.

 

[oSuJeff97]

Any player who has played all four years for Tom Izzo at Michigan State has participated in at least one Final Four.

That's amazing.

I think there is a pretty good argument to be made that Coach K. and Tom Izzo are the two best college basketball coaches of the 64-team Tournament era.

 

[Sooner04]

That's amazing.

I think there is a pretty good argument to be made that Coach K. and Tom Izzo are the two best college basketball coaches of the 64-team Tournament era.

Can't argue with that. K is clearly the #1, though. Three national championships, along with Final Four appearances in '86, '88, '89, '90, '94, '99 and '04.

 

[earlpearl]

Izzo knows how to win. His teams play ferocious D and crash the boards like no one's business. That style wins tourney games because it is consistent. When you do not know or are not familiar with the next team you are playing it is harder to scout them, hence good solid fundamentals usually prevail.