Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wasn't the least bit pleased with how his team played Thursday against San Jose State.

Naturally, his mood didn't improve when the topic turned to No. 12 Kentucky, the squad that the No. 17 Spartans will face Tuesday night in the Champions Classic in New York City.

"Oh, man, we play like this, we're going to get killed," Izzo said after the 79-60 home win over San Jose State. "Do you think that's coach-speak? I don't really care. Here, look me in the eye. If we play like this, we'll get killed.

"I mean, they're a very good team. They have nine and 10 deep. They are athletic. ... We have to guard better."

Michigan State (3-0) beat then-No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 on Nov. 8, so the Spartans do have a solid victory.

Kentucky (3-1) walloped visiting Eastern Illinoi

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