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Tom Izzo hoping J Batt's appointment as AD helps foster sense of alignment at Michigan State: 'We have to help people be successful'

On3 imageby:Jake Lyskawa•06/04/25•

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Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks Wednesday, June 4, 2025, before MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz introduced J Batt (bottom right) as the Spartans new athletic director. - Matthew Dae Smith
Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks Wednesday, June 4, 2025, before MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz introduced J Batt (bottom right) as the Spartans new athletic director. - Matthew Dae Smith

Michigan State head men's basketball coach Tom Izzo said more aligned university leadership will lead to greater success.