The Opening Tip
After playing its first two games of the season in Hawaii and then New York, Michigan State returns home to face Mississippi Valley State in the home opener for the Spartans. Tom Izzo will look to improve on his perfect 21-0 record in home openers. The last time MSU opened 0-2 was in 2011-12 as the Spartans went on to earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The Starting Five
1. Home Openers
Michigan State is 99-18 all-time in home openers, including 21-0 under Tom Izzo.