Michigan State basketball held its first practice of the fall on Monday, and Spartan fans could barely contain their excitement. This excitement usually builds after the first football loss of the season.
The fact that the football team is on its bye week also helps with the excitement levels as the Spartans are gearing up for what should be an exciting 2025-26 season. They will have to defend their Big Ten title crown, and that won't be easy with teams like Purdue, Michigan, and UCLA pushing for spots in the top 10 nationally.
Michigan State is the reigning conference champion, but somehow the Spartans are still being overlooked as media outlets like Sleepers have curated a preseason Top 25, but left last year's Big Ten champs off the list.