The Opening Tip
Michigan State hosts Eastern Michigan as a non-bracketed game of the Wooden Legacy, as this is the fourth meeting between the Spartans and Eagles in the last six seasons. The Spartans will travel to California on Tuesday to take part in the bracketed event, with three games over four days.
The Starting Five
1. It’s All About Boardwork
Michigan State owns a +22.7 rebounding margin through the first three games of the season. In the Tom Izzo era, MSU has out-rebounded 535 of 697 opponents (.