DURHAM, NC - NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a foul called against his team during the game against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 29, 2016 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Former National Champion head coach Tom Izzo firmly responds to his coaching status

He left no room for discussion.

After an ESPN piece, putting Michigan State in unfavorable light with allegations of sexual assault coverups, Spartans head basketball coach Tom Izzo followed in the footsteps of his football counterpart Mark Dantonio, denying he would step away from his respective team:

ESPN's report on the sexual assault scandal at Michigan State claims that officials within the school may have helped cover up allegation of assault over the past several years. The news comes after gymnastics trainer Larry Nassar was convicted and sentenced for numerous assaults that spanned from his time at the university as well as with the United States gymnastics team.

Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis has resigned his position amid the allegations. Currently, no actions have been taken with either the football or basketball programs.

Izzo led Michigan State to the 2000 National Championship, as well as seven Final Four appearances and seven Big Ten titles.