THE OPENING TIP
Michigan State travels to California for the Wooden Legacy. The Spartans will open against 3-0 Boston College on Thursday at Titan Gym on the campus of Cal State Fullerton. Friday’s game will also be played at Titan Gym, while Sunday’s game will be played at Anaheim’s Honda Center. MSU’s next win will mark Tom Izzo’s 500th career victory.
THE STARTING FIVE
1. 499 Career Wins And Counting
Michigan State’s next victory will mark Tom Izzo’s 500th-career win. Izzo could become the 91st coach to record 500 career wins, with at least 10 seasons in Division I (Davidson’s Bob McKillop also currently stands at 499 career wins, and his next game is Nov.