MSU basketball picks up commitment from Charlotte transfer, 7-foot-2 center Anton Bonke
Michigan State basketball has reportedly picked up their first commitment out of the transfer portal. And it's a big one. Charlotte transfer center Anton Bonke has committed to Michigan State , according to On3 insider Joe Tipton.
The news of his commitment came out on Wednesday afternoon. BREAKING: Charlotte 7'2" transfer center Anton Bonke has committed to Michigan State, @JoeTipton reports āļø https://t. co/krOm0AqP5V pic.
twitter. com/cgekbpsHPZ ā Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) April 22, 2026 Bonke is listed at 7-foot-2 and 260 pounds, and will be considered the favorite to start at center for the Spartans next season. He started his career at Providence before transferring to Charlotte, where he had a breakout season this past year.
With the 49ers, he averaged 10. 6 points and 8. 3 rebounds across 25.
6 minutes per game. Bonke is listed as a four-star transfer portal prospect on 247Sports and was arguably one of the top remaining centers in the portal at this point in the cycle. He visited Michigan State last week, and was also receiving reported interest from Kansas, Cincinnati, NC State, South Carolina, Clemson, Arkansas, TCU, USC and Gonzaga.