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Sept. 23, 2024

Podcast: President Kevin Guskiewicz and Coach Tom Izzo on the future of college athletics and more at MSU

In the inaugural episode of Kevin’s Conversations, Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz talks with Hall of Fame Spartan Basketball Coach Tom Izzo.

Tom tells Kevin about the value of grind week and the team’s recent trip to Spain. And he tells the president about taking his team “back home” to Northern Michigan University for a game. They talk about the changing world of college athletics and challenges and opportunities on the academic side of the house. 

Kevin tells Tom why he was attracted to MSU, and Tom tells Kevin how and when he first came to MSU. They both talk about the importance of balancing academics and athletics at MSU.

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By: Russ White

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