Social media reacts to Jud Heathcote's passing

My college Coach Jud Heathcote will be missed so much. He was a great man & basketball coach who truly cared about me on & off the court.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 29, 2017

Coach Heathcote made me a better person, player, and champion. He turned a young kid into a man. Thank you so much for all you did for me.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 29, 2017

R.I.P to the legendary Coach Heathcote ?

— Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges01) August 29, 2017

Yesterday we lost a legend. Coach Heathcote had a tremendous impact on my life and many others. We all will miss you. Thanks coach love you

— Dwayne Stephens (@DjStephens31) August 29, 2017

We are all very saddened over the loss of Coach Jud Heathcote. His impact on so many lives is completely immeasurable. #totallythankful

— Gregory Kelser (@gkelser32) August 29, 2017

Jud Heathcote will be greatly missed. A true great. Very funny, big heart, great mind, and no regrets (except this recruiting misjudgment). pic.twitter.com/fD7aEeWpqO

— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) August 29, 2017

Very sad to hear about Jud Heathcote's passing. A great coach and a tremendous Spartan. Anybody who knew Jud has a Jud story.

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) August 29, 2017

The only two basketball coaches Michigan State has had over last 42 years. Jud Heathcote and a kid he gave a $7K salary to in 1983. pic.twitter.com/P6rG935Abi

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 29, 2017