Michigan State basketball ranked seventh in preseason KenPom rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Michigan State basketball opens the season ranked No. 7 in the latest KenPom preseason rankings, second among Big Ten teams. Illinois holds the No. 4 spot, while Duke tops the list at No. 1. The Spartans aim for a strong start against Quinnipiac on November 6, following exhibition games against UConn and Marquette. High expectations surround the team, with the upcoming Associated Press poll anticipated to also place them in the top 10.
- •Michigan State is ranked No. 7 in preseason KenPom poll.
- •Spartans are second among Big Ten teams, behind Illinois.
- •Duke is ranked No. 1 in the same poll.
- •The season opener is on November 6 against Quinnipiac.
- •Michigan State will play exhibition games before the season opener.
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State basketball listed near top of preseason KenPom rankings
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