MSU hoops listed in top 10 of preseason poll for next year
Michigan State's men's basketball team is ranked No. 8 in a preseason poll by Sports Illustrated's Kevin Sweeney for the 2026–27 season, placing them in the top 10 and third among Big Ten teams. The projection follows growing optimism around star point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. and a solid core of returning players. However, concerns remain about inexperience in the frontcourt after key departures. Other national analysts, like Seth Davis, have also ranked MSU highly in early polls.
- ▪Sports Illustrated's Kevin Sweeney ranked Michigan State No. 8 in his preseason top 25 for the 2026–27 season.
- ▪The Spartans are the third-highest ranked Big Ten team, behind Michigan at No. 2 and Illinois at No. 4.
- ▪Jeremy Fears Jr. is highlighted as a key player, leading the nation in assists per game as a sophomore.
- ▪The team faces frontcourt inexperience after the graduations of Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper.
- ▪Seth Davis ranked Michigan State No. 3 in his own preseason poll released the same week.
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