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Legendary college basketball coach Kelvin Sampson is set to host a youth camp in Butte on August 29, 2024, revisiting the early experiences that forged his career, from an unpaid assistantship at Montana Tech to mentorship under Tom Izzo and Jud Heathcote.
A road game on Nov. 17 will pit the Spartans against the Volunteers for the first time in a regular‑season setting under Coach Tom Izzo, reigniting a series that has seen five wins for Michigan State and two exhibition meetings in recent years.
The Spartans open their campaign in Tennessee, facing a Volunteers team they have historically dominated, while navigating a slate of preseason top‑10 opponents that positions them as Final Four contenders.