MSU hoops listed in top 10 of preseason poll for next year
Michigan State University (MSU) has been ranked as a top 10 team in the latest preseason poll for the upcoming basketball season. Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated placed the Spartans at No. 8, making them the third highest-ranked team in the Big Ten. The rankings reflect optimism around key players, including star point guard Jeremy Fears Jr.
- ▪Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated has ranked Michigan State as a top 10 team for the next season.
- ▪The Spartans are listed at No. 8, behind Michigan at No. 2 and Illinois at No. 4 in the Big Ten.
- ▪Star point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. is highlighted as a key player for the Spartans, having led the country in assists per game.
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