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Tonight’s preseason matchup between the UConn Huskies (ranked #5) and the Michigan State Spartans (KenPom #25 / EvanMiya #22) isn’t about the fastest pace—it’s a calculated war of structure. UConn ranked 353rd in tempo last season, MSU came in at 231. Expect half-court sets, position battles, and big decisions in the paint.
In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Talks Hoops of Spartans Illustrated to peel back the layers:
• ✅ What Michigan State’s identity looks like this year
• 🔍 Player matchups to watch: Coen Carr, Jeremy Fears Jr.
• 🏥 UConn’s rotation changes: missing Tarris Reed (hamstring), Braylon Mullins (ankle), but the return of Silas Demary Jr
• 🎯 Why tonight is a measuring stick for both programs
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & context
2:15 MSU identity & tempo breakdown
5:30 Player spotlights & key matchups
10:00 UConn injury update & rotation impact
14:20 Final takeaways & what to watch
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