The Michigan State Spartans are well on their way to becoming one of the more hyped teams going into next season, and a lot of that is due to their stacked roster, but more so because of their legendary coach, Tom Izzo.With someone like Izzo, it is really easy to forget how good he is for the team until he one day retires and is gone from it, and that is definitely the case for this year, as his presence helped bring back standout player Jeremy Fears Jr.Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates the 77-69 win over Louisville in the NCAA Tournament second round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesSo what does Izzo bring to the table this year that will be missed once he is gone, something that no other coach in the Big Ten can do as he does, even amidst chaos?The First Thing Izzo Brings to the TableApr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo watches during the first half of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn ImagesWhile many teams are struggling with many of their departures this offseason, Izzo has been around long enough to see everything that can possibly happen in college basketball, and he knows how to put things into order when it's messy.He did that already in the offseason by helping bring back the aforementioned Fears Jr., and he has continued to do so in MSU's final recruiting efforts before they have to focus on the regular season and all of the prep that comes along with it.Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks with guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) during the second half of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional game against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Friday, March 27, 2026.