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EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State men’s basketball Associate Head Coach Doug Wojcik has earned national recognition, being named to Silver Waves Media’s list of the 100 Most Impactful High Major Assistant Coaches for 2026. The honor highlights Wojcik’s influence on the Spartans’ success and his reputation as one of the most respected voices in college basketball. Now in his eighth year on Tom Izzo’s staff and second season as associate head coach, Wojcik continues to play a pivotal role in shaping one of the nation’s premier programs.
Wojcik’s impact was evident last season when he helped guide Michigan State to a Big Ten regular-season championship, finishing three games ahead of the competition with a 17-3 conference record. The Spartans capped the year at 30-7 overall, reached the Elite Eight, and closed the season ranked No. 7 in the AP poll. His efforts earned him the Big Ten’s Howard Moore Assistant Coach of the Year Award, a testament to his leadership and ability to develop talent at the highest level.
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(CONTINUED) A veteran with more than three decades in college basketball, Wojcik returned to East Lansing in 2018 and has since helped the Spartans claim three Big Ten regular-season titles, a Big Ten Tournament crown, and a trip to the 2019 Final Four. Under his guidance, Michigan State has extended its NCAA Tournament streak to 27 years. His experience as a head coach at Tulsa and College of Charleston, where he won 178 games and led four teams to postseason play, adds depth to his résumé and perspective to the Spartans’ bench.
Before his coaching career, Wojcik was a standout player at Navy, graduating in 1987 after leading the Midshipmen to three straight conference championships and an Elite Eight appearance in 1986. A three-year starter and team captain, he still holds Navy’s all-time assist record with 714. From his playing days under Skip Prosser to his current role alongside Tom Izzo, Wojcik’s journey reflects a lifetime dedicated to the game, and Michigan State is reaping the benefits.
