Tom Izzo won a national championship when he was 45 years old. He's accomplished many things since 2000, including his induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016, but at 68 the longtime Michigan State coach is still chasing a second national title.

The Spartans begin their season against James Madison at East Lansing on Monday and believe they have enough talent and depth to make the title dream a reality. Izzo doesn't want to squander another chance.

"I told them in one huddle, 'This is not last year; it's not the years before,'" Izzo said. "I mean, I'm sick of finishing before April. So, guys are going to have to play (well) and that's up to them and not up to me."