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BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & ADAM ZAGORIA Michigan State has landed a highly touted forward in the 2026 recruiting class. Four-star prospect Julius Avent will play for Michigan State in the 2026-27 season, he told ZAGSBLOG on Wednesday. “I will be taking my talents to Michigan State,” he said. “I chose them because it felt like home from the tradition, the culture, and … [Read more...] about Four-star Class of 2026 recruit Julius Avent commits to Michigan State

By ADAM ZAGORIA WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Just a couple days after his official visit to Michigan State, Class of 2026 wing Jasiah Jervis drew Spartans head coach Tom Izzo and two assistants to the gym at Archbishop Stepinac High School. “That means they really want me and they can see me fitting in their program,” the 6-foot-5, 195-pound Jervis, the No. 3 shooting guard in … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 Jasiah Jervis raves about meeting Draymond Green on Michigan State visit, updates recruitment

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Two Naismith Hall-of-Fame coaches are set to clash in the 2026 college basketball season. John Calipari and Arkansas will take on Tom Izzo and Michigan State in a home-and-home series beginning Nov. 8, the programs announced on Wednesday. This will mark only the third meeting between the two programs, with Michigan State winning the previous two. … [Read more...] about Arkansas and Michigan State to face off in home-and-home series

By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE Winning the biggest event of the summer comes with a lot of attention and offers; winning it back-to-back years gives an even bigger boost. Class of 2026 guard Trey Pearson is one of those prospects who have seen their stock soar after another championship with Bradley Beal Elite. “Honestly, just feels good,” Pearson said about winning … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 guard Trey Pearson talks winning Peach Jam, updates recruitment

BY ZACH SMART Exploiting mismatches by taking smaller defenders to the rim, levitating and freeing up air space for his jumper, and playing instinctively on the defensive end, Class of 2026 PSA Cardinals forward Julius Avent was among the top performers during Peach Jam. Putting the ball on the deck comfortably at 6-foot-7, sticking the outside shot with consistency, and … [Read more...] about Class of 26 forward Julius Avent sets officials