Chicago — It’s not as if Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has ever felt great about any of his team’s rotations in the first week of the regular season.
And heading into Tuesday night’s matchup with No. 1 Duke in the Champions Classic at the United Center, the rotation was clearly still a work in progress. That’s something Izzo and his staff expected early this season as the Spartans can go 11 deep — 12 if junior guard Kyle Ahrens returns at some point this season from a foot injury.
But Friday’s victory over North Florida in the regular-season opener at least offered a chance to do some tinkering, including subbing for forward Miles Bridges in the first few minutes.