Izzo's place in the pantheon of Big Ten basketball coaches is undeniable. Many will argue he belongs atop the list, especially after surpassing Bob Knight for the most coaching wins in conference history earlier this season.

Add Michigan State's Tom Izzo to the long list of coaches who came away impressed by the 2024-25 Wisconsin Badgers after meeting on the court.

The Michigan State Spartans can struggle to put the ball into the basket, but Tom Izzo's squad may still be one of the best in the country