Can you believe the Michigan State basketball season is finally here? We’ve been suffering through two months of mediocre football, surprisingly, which makes this year’s basketball season that much more anticipated.
The Spartans open the year with a matchup against No. 10 Arizona in Honolulu, Hawaii. The two teams are playing on Veteran’s Day in the Armed Forces Classic. It’s one of the best early-season matchups out there and both teams are featuring young, talented teams.
Arizona has lost forward Ray Smith for the year with another knee injury and he announced his retirement from basketball shortly after.