Top 15 Players that have Played for Head Coach Tom Izzo

Michigan State Basketball: Top 15 Players that have Played for Head Coach Tom Izzo

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 18: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans walks off the court after being defeated by the Syracuse Orange 55-53 in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 18, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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ST. LOUIS – MARCH 28: : : : Raymar Morgan #2 of the Michigan State Spartans is congratulated by fans after the win over the Tennessee Volunteers during the midwest regional final of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Edward Jones Dome on March 28, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. Michagan State defeated Tennessee 70-69 to advance to the Final Four. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

15. Adreian Payne – Michigan State Spartans (2011-2014)

Career stats: 8.9 ppg 5.3 rpg 0.6 apg

A model of Izzo’s development, Payne went from a seldom used player into a star his senior year. He developed a three-point shot and averaged 16.4 ppg and 7.3 rpg for an All-Big Ten campaign. Payne played a big part in the Spartan’s Elite Eight run in 2014.

14. Quinton Brooks – Michigan State Spartans (1993-1996)

Career stats: 11.3 ppg 4.6 rpg 0.7

Brooks has a special place on this list, being the first “star” player for Izzo when he arrived in East Lansing in 1995. He was a good player before the coach came, but Brooks’ game was elevated in the one year they were together. He averaged 16.3 ppg and 5.6 rpg and provided a solid foundation for Izzo to start his career at Michigan State.

13. Raymar Morgan – Michigan State Spartans (2007-2010)

Career stats: 11.8 ppg 5.7 rpg 1.4 apg

Morgan was the perfect kind of player for Izzo. He never was a 30-point or 20-rebound player on any given night, but the 6’8 forward was a consistent double-digit scorer and quality defender. Morgan’s reliability was why he was a four-year starter – something not easily done with this coach.

12. Travis Trice – Michigan State Spartans (2012-2015)

Career stats: 8.5 ppg 2.1 rpg 2.9 apg

A solid contributor his first three years, Trice exploded as a senior. He led the Spartans in points (15.3 ppg) and assists (5.1 apg) in 2015, which ended up with a surprising Final Four run as a seven seed. Trice averaged 20 ppg in that said run.

11. Shannon Brown – Michigan State Spartans (2004-2006)

Career stats: 12.2 ppg 3.4 rpg 1.9 apg

A three-year starter, Brown emerged as an elite scorer his junior year. He averaged 17.2 ppg and 4.4 rpg his final year but is best known for his 24-point outing in 2005 against Kentucky to send the Spartans to the Final Four.

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