Michigan State looking to avoid repeat of last season's opener with 'well-coached' Monmouth team on deckby:Jake Lyskawa•11/01/24•jakelyskawaRead In AppMichigan State's head coach Tom Izzo looks on at practice during men's basketball media day on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing - Nick King, USA TODAY SportsMichigan State HC Tom Izzo is counting on his team to keep their focus on Monmouth, in order to avoid a repeat of last season's opener.