Tom Izzo lost Dane Fife once but wasn't about to let it happen again. Michigan State University announced the hiring of Fife as the new assistant basketball coach Wednesday replacing Mark Montgomery who will take over the reigns at Northern Illinois. Fife left his head coach position at Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne to fill the vacant spot on Tom Izzo's staff. This is a fantastic hire for the Spartans and a bit of a recruiting win as Fife was highly sought after by the likes of Michigan, Indiana and Purdue.
Izzo was able to get a young, very enthusiastic guy, with head coaching experience that really understands the game. Fife is a Michigan native who has recruited in the state before, a very good attribute to bring to the table. A former player under Bob Knight and Mike Davis at Indiana, Fife won the Defensive Player of the Year award and helped the Hoosiers advance all the way to the title game, losing to Maryland. His toughness, competitiveness and drive to succeed, are all things that fit perfectly at MSU. He knows what it takes to compete, and WIN, at the Big Ten level and his presence will greatly benefit the young players coming in.
I LOVE the hire and am excited to see MSU bounce back after last seasons disappointing finish.
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