Tom Izzo, 71, scoffs at retirement talk after Spartans’ exit

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, at 71, is nowhere near ready to move on after 31 seasons with the Spartans.

He was asked after Friday's Sweet 16 loss to UConn where he sees himself in five years.

"Trying to win a national championship -- plain and simple," said Izzo, who led Michigan State to a title in 2000.

The Spartans finished 27-8 this season with Friday's 67-63 loss in Washington, D.C., giving Izzo a 764-310 (.711) record since taking over the program in East Lansing in 1995-96.