Michigan State roster in 2026-27 set for big-time recruiting class

Which Michigan State basketball players can return to the roster next season after the March Madness exit? The 3-seed Spartans saw their season come to an end Friday, March 27, in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, losing to 2-seed UConn, 67-63 in Washington. MSU has five players out of eligibility, including frontcourt starters Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler.

But second-team All-American point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. and a plethora of wings and guards should return for 2026-27. The Spartans have a four-man 2026 recruiting class that is ranked among the nation's best.

Here's an early look at MSU's projected roster entering the 2026-27 season, the 32nd under head coach Tom Izzo. Michigan State basketball roster for 2026-27 season Out of eligibility F Jaxon Kohler C Carson Cooper G Trey Fort G Denham Wojcik G Nick Sanders Michigan State basketball players eligible to return Listed eligibility as of 2026-27 academic school year F Coen Carr, senior PG Jeremy Fears Jr. , redshirt junior SG Divine Ugochukwu, junior G Kur Teng, junior F Kaleb Glenn, redshirt junior G Gehrig Normand, redshirt junior F Cam Ward, sophomore F Jordan Scott, sophomore F Jesse McCulloch, redshirt sophomore F Colin Walton, redshirt sophomore F Brennan Walton, redshirt sophomore Michigan State basketball recruiting class 2026 MSU has four incoming players signed for the class of 2026, ranked No.

2 in the nation on the 247 Sports' composite rankings, including former Wayne Memorial standout Carlos Medlock Jr. C Ethan Taylor , Link Academy (Branson, Missouri) SG Jasiah Jervis , Archbishop Stepinac (White Plains, New York) PG Carlos Medlock Jr. , Link Academy (Branson, Missouri) G/F Julius Avent , Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey) Follow the Detroit Free Press on Instagram ( @detroitfreepress ), TikTok ( @detroitfreepress ), YouTube ( @DetroitFreePress ), X ( @freep ), and LinkedIn , and like us on Facebook ( @detroitfreepress ).