Resetting Michigan State basketball's transfer center big board
Taking a look at who Michigan State is after in the transfer portal center market.
Michigan State basketball has hit a bit of an impasse within their transfer portal pursuit of a center prospect. The Spartans are aiming to get a starting caliber player at the position to replace Carson Cooper. The top two options for the Spartans, Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yititoglu, both committed to Indiana, forcing MSU to turn to the next group of players on their big board.
Now, getting a center is a non negotiable for the Spartans this offseason, but the coaching staff needs to make sure that it is an impactful piece to the roster in 2026-27. With a new board of players surfacing for the Spartans, it will be intriguing to see who the Spartans spend the most effort on recruiting. Check out the newest names on the big board: Anton Bonke (Charlotte) Bonke starts off as the most obvious name on the list, considering he is fresh off of a visit to East Lansing.
A 7-foot-2 big from Port Vila, Vanuatu, the Spartans have taken a massive liking to the transfer from Charlotte. With the 49ers, he averaged 10. 6 points, 8.
3 rebounds and 1. 5 blocks per game this past season. Ranking in the 94th-percentile for block rate, as well as the 97th percentile in DReb% and OReb%, this is a big man that fits the style of play Tom Izzo wants from his team.