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Hoosier commitment: Indiana lands coveted 5-star Bryson Tucker

Indiana landed five-star forward Bryson Tucker on Thursday.

Bryson Tucker, one of the top forwards in the class of 2024, committed to Indiana on Thursday.

In the 247Sports Composite, Tucker is the No. 20 player in the nation. He is a 6-foot-6, 180-pound forward from Bishop O’Connell (Arlington, Virginia). ESPN ranks him as the eighth-best small forward in the class.

Previously, he had played for IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida).

Duke, Indiana, Georgetown, Illinois, Kansas, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan State, Villanova and Virginia Tech were among his offer list.

Tucker is an intriguing prospect. A tremendous outside shooter, Tucker is also a strong presence down low. His rebounding is an underrated part of his game.

Bouncy and athletic, he is dangerous in the open court. He is now the first (and only) commitment in the class of 2024 for Indiana.

 

Last year, Indiana finished the season 19-14 (10-10 Big Ten). In the third season under head coach Mike Woodson, it was the first time that the Hoosiers did not make the NCAA Tournament.

 

REPORT: MSU target, 5-star SF Bryson Tucker takes official visit to Indiana

A big-time prospect the Spartans are targeting has reportedly found some new interest in a Big Ten rival

A big-time prospect the Spartans are targeting has reportedly found some new interest in a Big Ten rival.

Five-star small forward Bryson Tucker reportedly took an official visit to Indiana on Tuesday. Jeff Rabjohns of 247Sports reportedly the notable recruiting news.

Tucker is ranked as the No. 20 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2024 class. He’s also listed as the No. 7 small forward and No. 1 player from Virginia.

Michigan State has long been considered one of the favorites to land Tucker’s commitment, with Kansas also in the mix. However, with Indiana entering the picture, things could be shifting away from the Spartans for Tucker.

Click on the tweet below to read more from Rabjohns on Tucker’s visit to Indiana:

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Michigan State basketball: Who’s next in the 2024 recruiting class

MSU already has 2 commits in their 2024 recruiting class, check out who could be next:

Michigan State picked up their second commitment of the 2024 recruiting class on Thursday, picking up Ohio big man Jesse McCulloch. McCulloch joins fellow 4-star Kur Teng, a wing from Massachusetts.

McCulloch and Teng are two solid prospects to start with in 2024, but now it is time for Izzo and company to round out their recruiting class.

The Spartans almost surely will be picking up a 3rd player in the class, but I would not be surprised if they want another 4-man class in 2024.

Positionally, I do not expect the Spartans to pursue a point guard, being well off at that position. The center spot is also a 50/50 whether Izzo pursues, but adding another wing appears to be the direction MSU for sure will go in.

Check out some prospects on MSU’s board as the 2024 class unfolds:

Several elite HS basketball players join Jr. NBA leadership program

Top-ranked basketball players including Isiah Harwell and Jaloni Cambridge have joined the Jr. NBA Court of Leaders, where they are assigned a mentor and learn leadership skills.

The second cohort of the Jr. NBA Court of Leaders consists of some of the top boys and girls basketball players in the classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Top-ranked boys basketball players Isiah Harwell (No. 5, class of 2025), Isaiah Evans (No. 16, class of 2024) and Bryson Tucker (No. 19, class of 2024) headline the males. The three top-ranked girls in the class of 2024 — Jaloni Cambridge, Joyce Edwards and Justice Carlton — headline the female participants.

Players were selected based on their display of leadership qualities during tournaments, camps and other competitions, according to the Jr. NBA guidelines. The group of 12 was selected by a committee from the NBA’s youth development group and contacted with an invitation to participate.

Each player is connected with a mentor from the NBA, WNBA and G League. The group will be given guidance on career advancement and leadership training through webinars, workshops and other advice on topics including decision-making, mental wellness and civic engagement. They also collaborate on social responsibility projects.

Additionally, the group will be taken on educational trips. Programming begins this weekend in Washington, D.C., where the athletes will tour the White House, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Here is the full list of participants:

  • Jaloni Cambridge
  • Justice Carlton
  • AJ Dybantsa
  • Joyce Edwards
  • Isaiah Evans
  • Caleb Gaskins
  • Leah Harmon
  • Isiah Harwell
  • Olivia Olson
  • Jason Richardson II
  • Bryson Tucker
  • Ava Watson

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Michigan State basketball gets in the mix for 5-star SF in 2024

Tom Izzo, Michigan State has gotten into the mix for a 5-star in the 2024 recruiting class

Tom Izzo has sent an offer to 5-star Bryson Tucker of IMG Academy while conducting an in-home visit last week. Tucker is a 6-foot-6 small forward that is in the 2024 recruiting class.

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Tucker is spending his time playing high school basketball at IMG Academy.

According to 247Sports, Tucker ranks as the No. 7 overall recruit in the 2024 class while ranking as the No. 4 small forward.

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