Michigan State basketball took a gut punch on the recruiting trail this week. Asa Montgomery, that top-30 wing prospect everyone had eyes on for the 2027 class, isn’t planning an official visit to East Lansing. Eight other teams got the call for an official visit from the 6-foot-7 small forward, but the Spartans didn’t make the list. That’s a tough pill for the Spartans faithful to swallow, especially given how hot they’ve been landing other prospects.
The Missing Piece on the Wing
This isn’t some fringe prospect we’re talking about here. Montgomery is a bona fide top-30 talent, a 6-foot-7 small forward who could seriously impact the game. Michigan State had put an offer on the table, and fans were pumped, dreaming of what he could bring to the court. But instead of seeing East Lansing, he’s notified *eight* different programs that he’s coming to check them out. And yeah, Sparty Nation, your team isn’t one of them. What makes this even tougher? Wing is a huge position of need for the Spartans right now. They haven’t even secured one official visit from a wing prospect in this cycle yet. It’s a glaring hole, and Montgomery looked like a perfect fit.
What’s Next for Tom Izzo?
So, what’s legendary coach Tom Izzo going to do after a miss like this? You know he’s not one to back down. The word out of East Lansing is he’s going to keep pushing hard for Montgomery, trying to get him to change his mind or at least reconsider down the line. But if that doesn’t pan out, you better believe the Spartans’ coaching staff already has a ‘next man up’ mentality. They’ll be poring over that big board, looking for the next elite wing talent to bring in. The team’s actually been on a good run lately, setting up official visits with “several key prospects” in the 2027 class, so it’s not like the cupboard is bare. But this one? This one stings different because of the specific need.
This whole situation just cranks up the pressure. Tom Izzo and his staff are now on the clock to land a wing for this 2027 class. Fans will be glued to every update, wondering who Izzo targets next if Montgomery stays off the list. The hunt for talent never stops, and for Michigan State, finding that crucial wing is priority number one right now.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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