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Michigan State among college hoops teams facing tough tests

FILE - Texas coach Chris Beard talks to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Austin, Texas. The Longhorns open the season ranked No. 12 and will play in a shiny new home arena with a lineup full of veteran experience boosted by key newcomers. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) Virginia guard Armaan Franklin (4) celebrates after a basket against North Carolina Central during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf) Kentucky coach John Calipari urges the team on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Howard in Lexington, Ky., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Kentucky won 95-63. (AP Photo/James Crisp) Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) shoots while defended by North Florida forward Jadyn Parker (24) and guard Chaz Lanier (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) FILE - North Carolina's Armando Bacot reacts during the second half of the team's game against UCLA in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. The 6-foot-11, 235-pound Bacot led the team last season in scoring, rebounding, shooting percentage and blocks. He is the preseason pick for ACC player of the year for the league favorite Tar Heels.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Michigan State among college hoops teams facing tough tests