'Twas the week before tipoffs, and all through the league,
Not a player was resting, not even fatigued.
The jerseys were hung in the lockers with care,
In hopes that game day soon would be there.

The fans were all tuned in, earbuds were set,
Listening to Colin, Kylee, and Eli on Check the Net.
With insights and laughter, they'd preview the slate,
Breaking down every matchup and hot debate.

They spoke of new rookies and teams to surprise,
Of coaches and schemes, of lows and of highs.
Each story they told brought visions so clear,
Of fast breaks and dunks, and crowds full of cheer.

The Spartans were ready, the Big Ten on guard,
With hopes for a season that’d play long and hard.
So fans leaned in close, through each stat and bet,
Counting down the hours ‘til that first buzzer was set.