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Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History Dedication

Members of the MSU band perform outside the Gilbert Pavilion during the pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Members of the MSU band perform outside the Gilbert Pavilion during the pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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The 1999-2000 NCAA championship trophy is on display while Andrew McCall checks out the Rick and Susanne Lasch Trophy Room during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
The 1999-2000 NCAA championship trophy is on display while Andrew McCall checks out the Rick and Susanne Lasch Trophy Room during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Ellen Antaya, center, is greeted by Sparty while she and husband Tom walk down the cheerleader-lined green carpet during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Ellen Antaya, center, is greeted by Sparty while she and husband Tom walk down the cheerleader-lined green carpet during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan State basketball players Cassius Winston, left, and Nick Ward check out their images on a video screen during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State basketball players Cassius Winston, left, and Nick Ward check out their images on a video screen during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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The Earvin "Magic" Johnson statue stands outside the Gilbert Pavilion during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
The Earvin "Magic" Johnson statue stands outside the Gilbert Pavilion during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Guests walk into the Gilbert Pavilion during the pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Guests walk into the Gilbert Pavilion during the pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, right, hugs former MSU football standout Lorenzo White during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, right, hugs former MSU football standout Lorenzo White during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Guests file in during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Guests file in during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Guests stand near the 2000 NCAA championship floor during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Guests stand near the 2000 NCAA championship floor during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Deputy Athletics Director Greg Ianni speaks in front of The Al Serra and Bob Weiss Grand Entry Display during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Deputy Athletics Director Greg Ianni speaks in front of The Al Serra and Bob Weiss Grand Entry Display during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan State women's basketball coach Suzy Merchant speaks surrounded by the team during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State women's basketball coach Suzy Merchant speaks surrounded by the team during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Guests listen to speakers in the Tom Izzo Hall of History during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Guests listen to speakers in the Tom Izzo Hall of History during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Dan Gilbert speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Dan Gilbert speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan State's Tom Izzo laughs while Dan Gilbert speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo laughs while Dan Gilbert speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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An image of current MSU women's basketball forward Victoria Gaines is displayed on the photo and video boards during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
An image of current MSU women's basketball forward Victoria Gaines is displayed on the photo and video boards during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Former MSU basketball standout Mateen Cleaves, center, listens to his former coach Tom Izzo speak during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Former MSU basketball standout Mateen Cleaves, center, listens to his former coach Tom Izzo speak during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo becomes emotional while speaking during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo becomes emotional while speaking during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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A display of MSU players that went on to play in the NBA and WNBA is part of the Hall of History during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
A display of MSU players that went on to play in the NBA and WNBA is part of the Hall of History during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Spartans basketball uniforms are on display during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Spartans basketball uniforms are on display during the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History dedication on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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