Michigan State to Host Arkansas on Thanksgiving in Detroit
Michigan State basketball will face Arkansas on Thanksgiving Day at Little Caesars Arena, with tickets on sale October 1 and a 4:30 p.m. tip‑off after the Lions‑Bears game and parade.
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Michigan State basketball will face Arkansas on Thanksgiving Day at Little Caesars Arena, with tickets on sale October 1 and a 4:30 p.m. tip‑off after the Lions‑Bears game and parade.

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A holiday tradition resurfaces as Arkansas and Michigan State meet at Little Caesars Arena, broadcast on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, featuring ranked teams, returning stars and fresh recruiting talent.

Michigan State will host Arkansas at Little Caesars Arena on Nov. 26, 2026, in a nationally televised clash that continues a budding rivalry.

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Thomas Kithier, known for his rebounding skills and dedication, has transitioned from player to coach, accepting a dual role at Utah State while drawing on a career that spanned Michigan State, Valparaiso and Western Michigan.

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