No. 8 MBB Set for Top-10 Showdown to Open 2024-25 Campaign

Must-See Matchup to Tip-Off Season

The No. 8 ranked Michigan State men's basketball team will open the 2024-25 season with a marquee matchup against the No. 9 ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Armed Forces Classic in Germany.

The Spartans and Bulldogs are two of the most storied programs in college basketball, and this will be their first meeting since the 2019 NCAA Tournament. The game will be played on November 11, 2024, at the Ramstein Air Base in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany.

A Battle of the Titans

This matchup is sure to be a battle of the titans, as both teams are loaded with talent. The Spartans return four starters from last season's team that reached the Sweet 16, including All-American forward Malik Hall. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, welcome back All-American guard Drew Timme and a talented supporting cast. This game will be a great test for both teams, and it should be a lot of fun to watch.

Additional Information

* The game will be televised on ESPN. * Tickets for the game will go on sale in the summer of 2024. * The Armed Forces Classic is an annual event that showcases college basketball on military bases around the world.