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UA, Michigan St. set for tough opener

What: Armed Forces Classic

When: 5 p.m. Friday

Where: Honolulu

TV/Radio: ESPN/KGME-AM 910

UA: This is the highest-ranked opponent in a season opener since 2001 when Arizona face No. 2 Maryland. The Wildcats are 22-9 all-time in Hawaii and 7-2 under head coach Sean Miller, including a six-game winning streak starting with the 2012 Diamond Head Classic championship. The Wildcats also will play in the 2018 Maui Invitational. UA and Michigan State last met in the 2005 Maui Invitational in which the Spartans won, 74-71, in overtime.