It will be another first in a year filled with them.
The first time in 81 years the NCAA tournament was canceled.
The first time in 31 years Breslin Center did not allow fans for a game.
And Friday: the first Christmas Day game in Michigan State basketball’s 122-year history. And the first time this season the Spartans will be able to play in front of their families.
[ Joey Hauser (knee) practices, expected to play vs. Wisconsin ]
“I'm hoping that there's 500,000 living alums out there that are gonna open up all their presents Christmas morning and turn on the tube and watch the Spartans,” coach Tom Izzo said Wednesday.