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Tom Izzo and Greg Kampe Wear Matching Grinch Sweaters During Michigan State-Oakland Game

The longtime coaching friends showcased their camaraderie with festive attire and a playful joint postgame press conference after Michigan State's 77-58 win.

  • Tom Izzo of Michigan State and Greg Kampe of Oakland wore matching Grinch-themed sweaters during their teams' game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
  • The Spartans defeated the Golden Grizzlies 77-58 in the annual matchup between the in-state programs.
  • Izzo and Kampe, two of the longest-tenured coaches in Division I basketball, displayed their friendship by jokingly crashing each other's postgame press conference.
  • Kampe, in his 41st season at Oakland, is the winningest coach in program history, while Izzo has led Michigan State to eight Final Fours and a national championship.
  • The festive gesture highlighted the mutual respect and camaraderie between the two coaching legends, who have been staples of Michigan basketball for decades.
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