The Michigan State Spartans rolled past the Kentucky Wildcats 83-66 in the Champions Classic. Here are the highlights:

Michigan State men's basketball stayed put in the AP Poll this week. On Monday afternoon, the latest rankings were released, and MSU maintained its spot at No. 17.

NEW YORK. (WILX) - No. 17 Michigan State men’s basketball leads No. 12 Kentucky 44-27 at halftime in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Spartans’ outside shooting woes to begin the season disappeared in the first half, as MSU shot 7-13 on three-pointers after not making more than six in its first four games.

There will be 34 college basketball games Thanksgiving week in Fort Myers, including Michigan State vs. North Carolina, which will be on FOX.

After their 2025 class finished ranked outside the top 25, the Spartans stormed back in 2026, landing four SC Next 100 recruits: No. 32 C Ethan Taylor, No. 50 SG Jasiah Jervis, No. 70 PF Julius Avent and No. 89 PG Carlos Medlock Jr. Each player brings a different dimension.

Jeremy Fears Jr. leads the nation in assists and assists per game as Michigan State basketball takes its 4-0 start vs Mark Montgomery and Detroit.

Preview the Michigan State Spartans' matchup with Detroit Mercy Titans, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

The 2025-26 college basketball season is finally underway, and the top programs around the country are starting to separate themselves