The COVID era was a paradigm-shifting period in college basketball. It introduced significant changes, such as COVID eligibility extensions, the transfer portal and NIL, all of which have transformed the sport in just a few years. Although 2024 is the final year collegiate athletes can use their “COVID year,” the transfer portal and NIL opportunities aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. On Thursday, Michigan State men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo reflected on the changes brought forward during the COVID era. CLICK HERE to go to PrizePicks and use code ON3 to receive a guaranteed $50 once yo…