Former Michigan State basketball coach Jud Heathcote dies at age 90

Heathcote coached Spartans for 19 seasons

Michigan State basketball coach Jud Heathcote (Duane Burleson / Stringer).

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Former Michigan State University basketball coach Jud Heathcote died Monday in Spokane, Washington, the athletic department announced.

Heathcote was 90 years old. He coached the Spartans from 1976-1995, going 339-221. He led the team to nine NCAA Tournament appearances, including a national championship in 1979, an Elite 8 appearance in 1978 and Sweet 16 appearances in 1986 and 1990.

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You can see statements from current head coach Tom Izzo and athletic director Mark Hollis in the release below:


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