Top 10 Michigan State basketball coaches of all time

8. Gus Ganakas (1969-76)

Ganakas guided the Spartans to five straight winning campaigns in seven years. Michigan State went 89-84 during his tenure with the team. His best year saw them go 17-9. Ganakas served as a bridge between the lowly late 1960s and brighter days that would follow.

In 2017 Gus Ganakas spoke about his life as a Spartan for a video to be included in the Hall of History.

"I like being remembered and associated with Michigan State University, and with a very successful athletic program." – Gus Ganakas

We will always remember you Coach! pic.twitter.com/Cu4Rxc45Ib

— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) January 11, 2019