The Michigan State Spartans have started the basketball season the right way with a victory over the Colgate Raiders, 80-69. MSU started the first half slowly but pulled away in the second half, as the team was able to navigate the Raiders' zone much better and penetrated the lane,

Who will be MSU's breakout star? How far can the Spartans go in March Madness? Is NCAA Tournament title possible for Tom Izzo? Journey starts Monday.

In Robyn Fralick's third season as head coach, her flexible coaching philosophy could yield a different strength for a deep Spartan team.

Michigan basketball took on a familiar face on Monday night as Dusty May's Wolverines battled Greg Kampe and the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies at Crisler Arena. The Wolverines debuted a revamped roster including transfer portal stars Morez Johnson and Yaxel Lendeborg as they welcomed their in-state foes to Ann Arbor.

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Izzo added the four transfers: veteran shooting guard Fort, combo guard Ugochukwu, plus Wojcik and Glenn. He also is bullish on freshman additions Cam Ward (in the post) and Jordan Scott (on the wing).

Offseason roster-building was a success. Now, the team-building is ongoing for a Michigan men's basketball team with soaring expectations.

The Georgia Southern Eagles begin the season at home against the Central Michigan Chippewas. The teams play Monday for the first time this season.