Michigan State held its first official basketball practice Monday afternoon, and as coach Tom Izzo prepares for his 28th season, he’s feeling as good as he ever has, maybe more than can be said for the roster as a whole. No, the Spartans aren’t in imminent trouble considering the season is still roughly six weeks away, but a smaller roster than most seasons – there are only 11 scholarship players – and injuries to two key parts of the rotation at least have things starting off in a precarious position.
Source: Detroit News