A look at how Michigan State's 2024 class could play out

Michigan State is coming off a 2023 class that ranked No. 6 in the On3 Team Rankings. The class was highlighted by 2023 On3 Consensus No. 7 Xavier Booker.

While some may say Tom Izzo’s recruiting took a dip in recent seasons, things appear to be back on track. Izzo has recruited 22 players drafted during his time as the Spartans’ head coach.

Along with Booker, Michigan State’s 2023 class included four-star players Jeremy Fears, Coen Carr, and Gehrig Normand.

While Michigan State does not have any commitments in 2024, they have gotten off to a good start, bringing in three four-stars on official visits. There are some interesting ties to the program in this class.

Entering his 28th season as a head coach, all at Michigan State, Izzo has not cast a wide net in recruiting. He currently has less than ten offers out in the class. Let’s look through how the class could shape up.

Committed

None

Top targets

Five-star SG Bryson Tucker

Height/Weight: 6-7/195
High school: Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 8

Bryson Tucker is a consensus five-star. His father was a 1,000-plus point collegiate scorer, starting off at NC State and finishing his career at George Mason. Tucker, who has not played travel ball, transferred to Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy. Amile Jefferson was courtside for Tucker at the recent Chick Fil A Classic, an event where Tucker averaged 11.0 points and 4.3 rebounds for the top ten ranked IMG team. Tucker has not taken or scheduled any official visits yet. The wing spoke of Michigan State, Duke, Auburn, Southern California, etc., during a recent one-on-one with On3.

Four-star SG Kur Teng

Height/Weight: 6-4/185
High school: Lawrence (MA) Bradford Christain
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 35

Kur Teng has a reputation as one of the better shooters in the 2024 class. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard averaged 14.3 points while shooting 37.5 percent from three on 2.3 makes while playing up on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit. Teng has taken a single official visit to Michigan State. The four-star says he hears from Providence, Rutgers, and others.

Four-star C Aiden Sherrell

Height/Weight: 6-10/220
High school: Phoenix (AZ) Hillcrest Prep
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 44

Aiden Sherrell is originally from Michigan. Through his first nine games on the Overtime Elite High School Circuit, the 6-foot-10 post is averaging 17.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. Sherrell has taken three official visits to Michigan State, UNLV, and Alabama.

Four-star PG Jase Richardson

Height/Weight: 6-2/180
High school: Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 38

Jase Richardson is the son of Michigan State great and former NBA Slam Dunk champion Jason Richardson. At the recent Les Schwab Invitational, the four-star averaged 15.0 points, and 3.0 assists on 2.0 made threes per game. The point guard, who missed the summer due to a knee injury, has taken a single official visit to Michigan State. Southern California, Arkansas, Washington, and Cal are other schools involved.

More targets

Three-star G Dural Brooks

Height/Weight: 6-2/180
High school: Grand Rapids (MI) Catholic Central
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 128

Four-star SG Jonathan Powell

Height/Weight: 6-6/180
High school: Centerville (OH) High
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 89

Three-star PF Jesse McCulloch

Height/Weight: 6-9/215
High school: Cleveland (OH) Lutheran East High
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 122

Four-star PF Tyler McKinley

Height/Weight: 6-9/220
High school: Branson (MO) Link Academy
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 46

Long shot

Four-star SF Tyler Betsey

Height/Weight: 6-8/195
High school: Windsor (CT) St. Thomas More
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 59