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Michigan State basketball fans were eager to see some new faces on the bench coaching this year, and they will be getting at least one new assistant this year, as current assistant coach Mark Montgomery made it official on Wednesday and will be formally taking the Detroit Mercy head coaching job effective immediately.
Following the move, Tom Izzo put out a statement as part of the team’s press release:
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— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) April 3, 2024
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