Michigan State coach Tom Izzo addressed the media on Tuesday, reflecting on his team's season opener and looking ahead to Thursday's game against Niagra.

Michigan State basketball has already started their 2024-25 campaign better than last season. Last year, the Spartans dropped the opening night game against a scrappy James Madison team. This year, the Spartans were able to ward off a challenge from Monmouth to win 81 to 57 at home in the Breslin Center.

Columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on the Spartans' season-opening win over Monmouth on Monday night with three quick takes.