Xavier Booker: "So far, I have the best relationship with Tom Izzo"

The rise of 5-star Xavier Booker has been steep over the last few months. The 6-foot-11 forward jumped from over 50 spots to No. 8 overall in the recent 2023 On3 rankings.

Booker took four early official visits, Michigan State, Indiana, Purdue, and with the old staff of Kansas State. On3 caught up with Xavier Booker at the NBPA Top 100 camp to talk about visits.

I have a date set with Ohio State,” Booker told On3.” I’ll visit there on September 3. That is the only date I have set. I am setting up dates with Auburn, Duke, Oregon, and Gonzaga.”

Booker talks visits

Ohio State: “I have a great relationship with the coaches. I love their playing style.”

Auburn: “They compare me to Jabari Smith and what he did. We both shoot the ball. I can see that comparison.

Duke: “They have a new coach with Jon Scheyer. I look forward to building that relationship with him.”

Oregon: “I like the program and their playing style. I have a good relationship with the coaches.”

Gonzaga: “They compare me to Chet Holmgren; I see that. I like what they do with bigs, and they let them bring the ball up the floor.”

Which coach do you have the best relationship with?

“So far, Tom Izzo at Michigan State,” Booker said. “Really, ever since I visited for the first he kept it real with me. He’s told me things about the campus and the program. But he also keeps it real with me, like telling me what I need to work on, like coming to my games and giving me feedback afterward.”