WATCH: Tom Izzo embracing high expectations for 2023-24 season

Michigan State men's basketball is expected to contend for championships next season...

Author:
Matthew Lounsberry
Publish date:
Apr 14, 2023 3:59 PM EDT

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo said he was overall pleased with the Spartans' 2022-23 season, which resulted in a fourth place finish in the Big Ten Conference and a trip to the 'Sweet Sixteen' in the NCAA Tournament.

MSU's head coach met with the media this week for a final look back at this past season, as well as discussing the returns of Tyson Walker and Malik Hall, and the Spartans' outlook for next season.

That press conference can be viewed in its entirety below.

For specific topics, look to the guide below the video.

0:00 — Recap of 2022-23 season, Sweet Sixteen run
1:00 — On Tyson Walker, Malik Hall returning to MSU. Talks potential roster changes, and optimism for next season.
2:00 — On Hall's minor surgery to repair foot, and what the doctors hope that will do for him.
2:27 — On Michigan State's other veteran returnees, roster make up and competitive practices for playing time next season.
9:20 — On Izzo's approach to recruiting his own team to stay put in the current college environment with the transfer portal.
12:38 — Reflecting on the season-ending game vs. Kansas State and how the rest of the NCAA Tournament played out.
16:20 — On Izzo's expectations for point guards A.J. Hoggard, Tre Holloman and Jeremy Fears.
18:30 — More on Izzo's approach to the transfer portal, NIL and the importance of recognizing the honor of playing at Michigan State.
21:51 — On Michigan State's non-conference schedule for 2023-24, and trying to manage travel requirements better.
23:25 — How the one-time transfer rule has impacted scholarship numbers, in Izzo's mind.
31:44 — On how Michigan State will meld the talented incoming freshman class with the experienced veterans already on the roster.
38:15 — On the "Way-Too-Early" rankings for next season, and handling the pressure of high expectations in 2023-24.
41:45 — More on Tyson Walker, Malik Hall returning. Injuries to Hall and Jaden Akins and how that affected the team.
44:10 — On the expectations of the center position, particularly Mady Sissoko and Jaxon Kohler.
45:39 — On how to avoid complacency when the assumption is that Michigan State will be really good next season.
48:16 — Closing remarks