Tom Izzo has the chance to break Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record when Michigan State takes on Illinois. Will that impact where he ranks among the top coaches in college basketball?

Tuesday marked a poignant moment in Michigan State basketball history as Spartans Head Coach Tom Izzo reflected on three decades of growth and success. Back in the 1995-96 season, Izzo won his first Big Ten game as the Spartans’ head coach when his team defeated a Bob Knight-led Indiana team.

The stage was set for Tom Izzo to take over sole possession of the Big Ten wins record but Michigan State’s couldn’t deliver the milestone while losing 71-67 to Indiana on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center.