Which Michigan State basketball players can return to the roster next season after the March Madness exit?
The 3-seed Spartans saw their season come to an end Friday, March 27, in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, losing to 2-seed UConn, 67-63 in Washington.
MSU has five players out of eligibility, including frontcourt starters Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler. But second-team All-American point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. and a plethora of wings and guards should return for 2026-27.
The Spartans have a four-man 2026 recruiting class that is ranked among the nation’s best.
Here’s an early look at MSU’s projected roster entering the 2026-27 season, the 32nd under head coach Tom Izzo.
Michigan State basketball roster for 2026-27 season
Out of eligibility
Michigan State basketball players eligible to return
Listed eligibility as of 2026-27 academic school year
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Michigan State basketball recruiting class 2026
MSU has four incoming players signed for the class of 2026, ranked No. 2 in the nation on the 247 Sports’ composite rankings, including former Wayne Memorial standout Carlos Medlock Jr.
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Correction: In a previous version of this article, Gehrig Normand was listed on the MSU roster. He left the program for Santa Clara after last season.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan State roster in 2026-27 set for big-time recruiting class
Reporting by Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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