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Suzy Merchant

Suzy Merchant (born July 26, 1969) is the current head coach for the Michigan State University Women's Basketball team. She is married to Gary Rakan and has two young sons, Tyler Rakan and Brady Rakan.

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Born

1969-07-26

Birth Place

Detroit,_Michigan

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Michigan StateState News2021-04-21

Michigan State and Suzy Merchant add Purdue grad transfer Tamara Farquhar

Michigan State women’s basketball has added Purdue graduate transfer Tamara Farquhar to the roster. Last season with the Boilermakers, the 6-foot guard-forward averaged 6.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while starting all 23 games for Purdue. "We love the experience, athleticism, and skill set that Tamara brings to our...

Michigan StateDetroit News2021-03-15

MSU's Suzy Merchant misses Selection Show waiting in drive-thru line for COVID-19 test

All season long, Michigan State women's coach Suzy Merchant and her assistants have preached to their players to roll with the punches and be able to pivot at a moment's notice. You know, all those great coaching cliches. Well, on Monday night, Merchant had to heed her own advice. Rather...

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Michigan StateState News2021-03-08

Passionate speech from Suzy Merchant propels Alyza Winston to big 2nd half against Wisconsin

Heading back out onto the floor for the second half, Michigan State was up 10 on Wisconsin in their regular-season finale, but the lead felt much smaller as Michigan State Head Coach Suzy Merchant’s two leading scorers were a combined 1-9 from the floor between Alyza Winston and Nia Clouden.

Michigan State|State News2021-04-21