The Michigan State Spartans and head coach Tom Izzo hired Saddi Washington, going a different route than what Izzo might have taken in the past.
Hall-of-Fame Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo needed to fill an assistant coaching position ahead of his 30th season after Mark Montgomery took the helm at University of Detroit-Mercy. Izzo sought out Michigan assistant Saddi Washington to fill the role.
"A lot of times I stay within the immediate family," Izzo said at a Detroit Economic Club panel. "And sometimes I think it's time to branch out a little bit. was a happy medium for me." Before coaching, Washington was a star for Lansing Sexton High School. At Sexton, Washington played well and earned attention from the college level, ultimately choosing to play at Western Michigan.
Washington ended his Bronco career strong. As a senior, Washington averaged 21 points per game and earned first-team All-MAC recognition. Washington helped lead the Broncos to a 21-8 record and the No. 11 seed in the 1998 NCAA Tournament.
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