Michigan State basketball opened up the 2024-25 season taking care of business in a convincing fashion, dominating Monmouth inside of the Breslin Center, 81-57. While there is a ton that can be nitpicked, and the Spartans have a ton to work on, it is a good feeling for the fanbase that the team was able to leave no doubt in their dominating win.

The Dusty May era has officially begun and Michigan basketball’s ragtag group of transfers, freshmen, and holdovers tipped of the new season for the Wolverines. The starting lineup only featured one returning player,

Michigan State basketball opened the 2024-25 season with a convincing 81-57 win over Monmouth in front of a hometown Breslin Center crowd. The win saw a variety of Spartans shine, but most notably, Jaden Akins provided a career high 23 points,

Michigan forward Sam Walters (24), right, celebrates a play against Cleveland State with center Danny Wolf (1) during the second half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It's hard to imagine a more impressive debut for Michigan men's basketball head coach Dusty May.

Danny Wolf is a stud, the freshmen duo of L.J. Cason and Phat Phat Brooks played well, and this team plays FAST. Here are some takeaways from Michigan’s victory, via @Kellen__Voss: