Walker leads what could be elite Spartans backcourt Many sportsbooks are predicting just that, as Michigan State is expected to see the bulk of wagering action compared to archrival Michigan in the Wolverine State. Remember, it’s just one game, and Izzo-coached teams are almost always far better come March than they are in November. And Michigan State did not exactly help itself with 14 missed free throws and a woeful 1-for-20 effort from 3-point range. Truth be told, James Madison did not exactly enter East Lansing as a pushover - it came as the preseason favorite to win the Sun Belt. It was the first November loss at home for coach Tom Izzo, and the Spartans became the first AP Top 5 team to lose its opener against an unranked opponent since they lost to Hawaii in 2005. 4 Michigan State losing 79-76 at home in overtime to James Madison.
The 2023-24 season kicked off Monday night, and the biggest surprise across the country was No. It is sometimes too early to panic after an unexpected non-conference home loss, but it is never too early to ponder college basketball futures.
