It's finally time for some college hoops. The 2016-17 college basketball season kicks off on Friday, Nov. 11 with 170 total games.
There are some notable games, including two that are a part of the Armed Forces Classic, a season-opening event that's played in front of military members as a part of Veterans Day. This season, there are two games that will be played in Hawaii: Michigan State vs. Arizona and Kansas vs. Indiana.
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Here's all you need to know about the Michigan State vs. Arizona game:
When is the Michigan State vs. Arizona game?
Michigan State and Arizona will play on opening day, Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. ET
The teams are playing as a part of the Armed Forces Classic, which is typically played outside the continental U.S. This year, they'll play in Honolulu, Hawaii. Both teams will wear camouflage uniforms to honor military members.
How can I watch the Michigan State-Arizona game?
Below is the TV information for Michigan State-Arizona.
When: Friday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. ET
Where: Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
TV: ESPN
Online: Watch ESPN
Players to watch
The Spartans lost one of its best classes ever and replaced them with a maybe more-talented group of freshmen. Miles Bridges is probably the most-hyped of the group that includes a top-20 recruit in Joshua Langford, and Cassius Winston and Nick Ward. Michigan State's freshmen will be tested a lot, but the seniors (Gavin Schilling, Eron Harris and Alvin Ellis III) will look to lead the team with their experience.
The Wildcats also lost a productive senior class and will rely mostly on youth. The lone senior, Kadeem Allen, will have a big role in the offense and is the team's best defender, and he'll be in the backcourt with junior Parker Jackson-Cartwright. Keep an eye on freshman guard Kobi Simmons as someone who could take a chunk of backcourt minutes, and junior Dusan Ristic, who will likely be the main guy in the post.
