With the downfall of the football program, fans have turned their attention to Michigan State basketball, and fortunately, the Spartans return to action in a little over a week with an exhibition showdown against UConn.
Tom Izzo has assembled an impressive roster with returning vets mixed with plus portal additions and solid incoming freshmen. This team looks poised to repeat as Big Ten champs.
However, the Spartans were picked to finish sixth in the preseason Big Ten media poll last week, and Michigan State came in at No. 22 in the preseason AP Top 25 on Monday.