The No. 7 Michigan State Spartans played for something bigger than themselves in Tuesday’s 73-51 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
The Spartans had an extra bit of pride as they took to the floor, inspired by head coach Tom Izzo’s special edition Coaches vs. Cancer shoes that were worn in honor of those who are and have fought against the diease.
According to Michigan State, Izzo’s Nikes “were signed by, and in honor of, cancer patients at UM Health Sparrow.”
The MSU basketball social media account posted a quote from the 69-year-old coach on Wednesday morning, in which he spoke about being a part of the cause. The longtime coach also revealed how he used his involvement with Coaches vs. Cancer when talking to his players ahead of the game.
“Being this week with Coaches vs. Cancer and I wore these shoes because they gave them to me for people that are fighting cancer at…
