No overt profanity allowed. “But I think Karim would flourish in that. They‘ve got a little bit of a chip on their shoulder. Rocket Watts emerged as a playmaker down the stretch, but he is the only returning guard who played major minutes in 2019-20, and that was at shooting guard. Christie needs to add a lot of weight but his upside is pretty impressive considering how good he already is without nearly enough muscle to fill out his frame. The Michigan State Spartans will feature some new faces this coming season, including four-star guard AJ Hoggard and four-star center Mady Sissoko.. Spartan hoops are back, and no one is more excited to get started than Joey Hauser, a transfer from Marquette forced to sit out last year. Well, technically he is not on the road of course but he certainly is trying to make things match in regards to the Spartans‘ future personnel. Read more on the Michigan State Spartans and sign up for our Spartans newsletter. No. Some of its famous athletic alums include former Michigan running back Tim Biakabutuka and former Nebraska and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Patrick Kabongo. The Spartans offer four-star defensive end Kenny Fletcher out of Delran, New Jersey. There was also plenty of big news on the recruiting front -- including another commitment for Mel Tucker -- making for another eventful week in Spartan sports. I want our kids to go somewhere where they're going to play for a coach who's going to care about them as people, not just about how many games he can help them win,” Hertzog said. While every recruitment and every player is different and while MSU would surely not reject a high level player (like for example a generational talent like Emoni Bates, if he chooses to reclassify and pick the Spartans in 2021, something that cannot be ruled out yet), Garland‘s words perfectly describe the way Michigan State has built the base for their success in the past and will continue to do so in the future. #FIBAU19WC pic.twitter.com/iHpX8Obw8S. Cassius Winston, Aaron Henry and Xavier Tillman felt Michigan State's 3rd straight Big Ten title was "sweeter" because it was unexpected, March 8, 2020. Langford underwent another surgery and was lost for the entire 2019-20 season. Pairing Mane with Watts in the backcourt has to be a scary thought for opposing Big Ten teams. That leaves Izzo with one open scholarship, though more scholarships could become available if players leave early for the pros or transfer. Mane — who turns 20 on May 16 and is NBA draft eligible  — was up and down in two games. Hardy, 6-2 and 190 pounds, averaged 14.5 points per game this past season at UNLV and made 63 3-pointers. Here is what to know about the Hoosiers. [ Why five-star Karim Mane could be Izzo's next great MSU point guard ]. With the opening kickoff against Rutgers looming, MSU shook off any rust they may have had from missing out on a traditional spring, among other things. His huge wingspan, his fluid movement and the next level athleticism already make him an NBA prospect, the fact that he starts to show perimeter skills at his size further underline that notion. A Michigan State Spartans Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. “But he is also someone that can make a few plays that only he and a handful of others in the sport would be able to make.”. Read more on Schutt’s latest visit with Izzo and Michigan State. He was scheduled to visit East Lansing last month, but the trip was called off due to the coronavirus outbreak. NEWS One of the top players in Michigan State Football's 2021 class is 3-star safety Jah'von Grigsby out of Scotlandville Magnet High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. But the transfer portal crop option seems to grow on a daily basis. And I don't know how much was just born inside of him. Michigan State has picked up a pair of crystal ball predictions for 4-star and top 100 2023 running back prospect Sedrick Irvin Jr. from 247Sports recruiting analysts Allen Trieu and Sean Scherer. Michigan State Recruiting & News has 11,884 members. Bediako is still far from a finished product, but that also makes him so interesting going forward. You just can‘t teach the combination of size, athleticism and tempo that he possesses. The athletic prowess of Vanier and Hertzog were some of the reasons Mane makes the long trek daily the past three-plus years. MSU picks up two crystal ball predictions for 4-Star 2023 RB Sedrick Irvin Jr. Report: MSU's Mark Dantonio agrees to 'indefinite' furlough, MSU Football offers 6-foot-5, 3-star Missouri DE DJ Wesolak, MSU Football offers 2022 CB Trejuan Holloman, already offered by basketball team, Dick Vitale prays that Joshua Langford has a fantastic season, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Are they really our kind of people? He's from a very good family — his parents are tough on him. As it stands right now, here are three options the Spartans could look at to upgrade their backcourt for next season. Why MSU needs Langford: The two biggest factors missing in the MSU’s projected roster for next season are guard play and senior leadership. Evans believes Mane fits in MSU’s backcourt alongside Watts next season. Already a strong defender, his wingspan and foot speed give him even more potential on that side of the ball. Get the latest Michigan State Basketball news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report ... 4-star Michigan State recruiting target Keon Coleman de-commits from Kansas. Hertzog didn’t even know until last year’s team banquet that Mane was tutoring other athletes at Vanier. Mane’s other suitors include Marquette, Maryland, Alabama, DePaul and Wake Forest. Interestingly he just had a virtual visit on Tuesday with the Spartans, one day before Brooks committed. But he also sees that as a sign of the drive within Mane. Here are some of the top headlines from this past week on the Michigan State Football and Basketball recruiting trail. Mane takes public transportation nearly two hours each way from his home in Saint-Laurent to Vanier, an English-speaking public school in French-speaking Quebec. “It's more his determination and work ethic. And invariably, what has been happening is our kids, even though our kids come in here a little lower rated, they’re coming in here and bypassing those guys.”. He scored just 12 points on 1-for-8 shooting and missed all four of his 3-point tries in the first game (though he was 10-for-12 at the free-throw line). Mane’s talents are considered significantly better than his composite ranking. He also could use incoming freshman AJ Hoggard to run the offense. “Just like Watts, (Mane’s) decision-making is not the best,” Evans said. Ray Garland, son of Michigan State basketball assistant Mike Garland, takes his first steps after life-saving heart surgery on Jan. 27, 2020. But Mane might be a difference-maker if he becomes a Spartan instead of signing elsewhere or turning pro. Michigan State University released an update on its latest round of testing for COVID-19. The Big Ten will finally return to the field next week, but that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been activity amongst a number of the conference’s teams in the weekly Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. Kobe Bufkin (6-4, 180 lbs, Shooting Guard, Grand Rapids Christian HS, Michigan). “And he spent so much time after that with our shooting machine, I said he had to name it because it was officially his girlfriend.”. Ray Garland's first steps after heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. A North Farmington High School product, Hardy is familiar with MSU. Why MSU needs Mane: Adding Mane would give Tom Izzo a player with the physical attributes of Denzel Valentine and the athleticism and scoring ability of Kalin Lucas. “What we‘ve done is we have gone back to recruiting like we used to – going back to who we are,” the popular assistant coach said. However, a stress reaction in his foot caused Langford to miss the remainder of that season. He's an impressive young man.”. The Michigan State Spartans will feature some new faces this coming season, including four-star guard AJ Hoggard and four-star center Mady Sissoko. Michigan, Xavier and Iowa among others have also shown a lot of interest in him. On this edition of the state of Michigan State athletics podcast, Spartan Nation senior writer Jon Schopp and publisher Hondo Carpenter discuss Michigan State football's fall camp. Langford appeared to take a giant leap in his junior season, averaging 15 points per game and becoming a reliable lock-down defender. Their decisions weigh heavily on the potential success of the Spartans for the upcoming season. Kirk MSU received a surprising bit of good new this Tuesday evening with a three-star addition to the 2021 class Michigan State basketball is one of those teams looking to potentially tap into the portal as the Spartans are actively looking to add a guard to their 2020-21 roster. Michigan State '23 target, Olaus Alinen, stands out as a target; being 6-7, 325-pounds, and to top it off, he's from Finland. Jones, who was considered by many to be the No. "We'll look that way, but we might get to take the best player, too.". Coleman is a 4-star wide receiver prospect but also is looking to play basketball at the next level. Those two factors forced Mane to cancel a planned visit for next week to Michigan State basketball. But as of right now, all of my thoughts are about going to college.”. One of the most heralded center prospects in the 2021 class — five-star Charles Bediako — put Michigan, Ohio State, Duke, Alabama and Texas on his top five list on Saturday. Welcome to the MSU Recruiting and News Forum for all things MSU Athletics & other MSU related news. 25 overall in the 2020 class. Mane put the time in the gym and weight room, Hertzog said, and was the first in and the last out the door. Michigan State Football was very active on the recruiting front this past week, handing out a number of scholarships to prospects from the 2022 and 2023 classes. Michigan State-Northwestern is set for Spartan Stadium Nov. 28. He can shoot, defend and handle the ball when called upon. Both seem like long shots as of now, just like some of the low level players that are listed as potential MSU targets on certain sites. With all that in mind, let‘s take a look at the names that the Spartans have identified as potential OKGs for 2021. Unfortunately for MSU, Duke is involved in the recruitment with Christie and those decisions haven‘t gone well for Sparty in the past (especially considering that Christie is also from Chicago). Some kids can't thrive with a coach who's really in-your-face and extremely tough on you and uncompromising. After undergoing surgery and spending his offseason rehabbing in preparation for his senior campaign, the injury reemerged. Many people consider Akins to be one of the fastest rising prospects in the nation right now and whoever has seen him explode for a dunk in traffic knows why. The Michigan State men's basketball team is the envy of nearly every other college hoops program in the nation. And that's important to us.”. Izzo thought he had his point guard of the future in Flint Beecher's Jalen Terry, but the four-star recruit switched his commitment to Oregon after Hoggard gave his pledge to the Spartans in October. His finishing inside is solid and he can go up over defenders. His shot has improved a great deal from when he was younger and is slowly but surely becoming a weapon. Here is what to know about the Wildcats. The absence of Tillman will create a need for a big man, as well as open the door for Sissoko to gain meaningful minutes potentially.