Tom Izzo Named Recipient of 2016 Dean Smith Award Posted Oct 13, 2016 Tom Izzo is adding another award to a growing list of honors as the Michigan State coach. The U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced Thursday it has selected Izzo to receive this year's Dean Smith Award, given annually to an individual in college basketball who embodies the spirit and values of the late North Carolina coaching great. (U.S. Basketball Writers Association)