Tom Izzo has elected his high school coach, Gordy Leduc, to be his honorary coach for Michigan State's upcoming exhibition game against Northern Michigan.
Michigan State basketball is set to honor a special figure from Tom Izzo's past during its exhibition game against Northern Michigan on Sunday.
Izzo, reflecting on his time under LeDuc, has often credited him as one of the most significant influences in his basketball career. LeDuc's guidance and mentorship not only helped shape Izzo as a player but also laid the foundation for his legendary coaching career, which has seen Izzo lead Michigan State to an NCAA championship and eight Final Four appearances.presence will be more than just symbolic. Having someone with decades of coaching experience and the ability to offer wisdom from a different era of basketball will be invaluable.
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