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Briefing: Izzo 'seriously' eyed Suns HC job last summer
Strategic angle: Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo revealed discussions with Suns owner Mat Ishbia regarding the head coaching position.
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Updated 10 days ago
Tom Izzo, the head coach of Michigan State basketball, revealed that he had serious discussions with Mat Ishbia, the majority owner of the Phoenix Suns, regarding the head coaching position.
These discussions took place last summer, indicating a potential strategic shift for the Suns as they sought a new leader for their coaching staff.
Ultimately, the Suns decided to hire Jordan Ott for the head coaching role, marking a different direction for the franchise.