The Opening Tip
Michigan State hosts Binghamton in the first-ever meeting between the Spartans and Bearcats. The Spartans are off to the second-best start of the Tom Izzo era, thanks in large part to their unselfishness (rank first in the nation in assists) and their rebounding (rank second in the nation in rebound margin).
The Starting Five
1. Great Start
At 8-0, Michigan State is off to one of the best starts in school history. It matches the fourth-best start in school history, as both the 1984-85 and 1988-89 squads opened at 8-0 before taking a loss.