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Izzo: Michigan State basketball freshman Gehrig Normand plans to redshirt this season

One of the Michigan State’s freshmen is still considering taking a redshirt:

When it comes to Michigan State basketball’s freshmen class, most of the hype has been around Xavier Booker, Coen Carr, and Jeremy Fears Jr., and probably rightfully so, as they are all super talented, young players. But don’t forget about Gehrig Normand.

The former 4-star small forward is known as a sharpshooter, and given the fact that MSU has struggled from the field in the early-goings of this season, some fans have wondered if Normand might get a shot to show what he can do.

However, on Monday, coach Tom Izzo indicated that Normand is still considering taking a redshirt this season. Izzo cited a desire to see Normand add some strength as a reason Normand may redshirt.

Izzo did say the decision is still in review, and if the Spartans can’t increase their outside shooting, they may decide to pivot here, who knows.

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Michigan State basketball freshman get jersey numbers

We now know what numbers MSU’s freshman will be wearing:

Michigan State brought in one of the most heralded classes of the Tom Izzo era in 2023, bringing in two 5-stars, Xavier Booker and Jeremy Fears Jr. to go along with 4-stars Gehrig Normand and Coen Carr.

While the basketball program is opening training camp to start getting prepared for the 2023-24 season, the school has released the official roster, which means we get to see jersey numbers for the incoming freshman.

The numbers are:

  • Jeremy Fears Jr., No. 1
  • Gehrig Normand, No. 7
  • Xavier Booker, No. 34
  • Coen Carr, No. 55

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Michigan State basketball freshmen get jersey numbers

MSU’s freshman have what numbers they will wear in the green and white:

Tom Izzo brought in one of the most heralded recruiting classes in his long tenure at the university in 2023. The Spartans finished with a top-five recruiting class nationally that consisted of five-stars Xavier Booker and Jeremy Fears Jr. as well as four-stars Coen Carr and Gehrig Normand.

In a recent tweet by MSU basketball, we gained a glimpse of what numbers the freshmen are wearing as summer practice begins.

The numbers for the freshmen are:

No. 1 Jeremy Fears Jr.

No. 7 Coen Carr

No. 10 Gehrig Normand

No. 34 Xavier Booker

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LOOK: Gehrig Normand takes the floor upon MSU arrival

Take a look as Gehrig Normand is finding himself at home at East Lansing

Gehrig Normand is one of the four pieces in Michigan State’s star-studded 2023 recruiting class, and he could find himself playing a key role off the bench as a true freshman.

Thanks to Normand’s high school, Birdville, we received a first look at Normand on the Spartan practice floor upon his arrival this summer.

You can watch the videos via Twitter:

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Michigan State basketball’s 2023 class in On3’s ratings update

Check out where MSU’s 2023 recruiting class landed in On3’s ratings update:

A new recruiting website has busted onto the scene and has earned an immense amount of respect in the recruiting world. On3, is doing it’s best to go toe-to-toe with 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN for the best recruiting website in the game.

On Monday, On3 came out with the latest edition of their rankings for the 2023 basketball class.

Michigan State’s 2023 class, one of the best in Tom Izzo’s career, consists of Xavier Booker, Coen Carr, Gehrig Normand and Jeremy Fears. It is one of the most highly anticipated classes in recent memory.

Check out where MSU’s class landed in the 2023 rankings update:

Michigan State basketball officially signs its 2023 recruiting class

MSU has officially signed the 2023 recruiting class:

The early signing period has opened up for college basketball, allowing prospects all over the country to put pen to paper and officially make the move to sign with their respective schools.

Michigan State has constructed on of the best classes ever in the Tom Izzo era consisting of Xavier Booker, Coen Carr, Jeremy Fears and Gehrig Normand.

All four players have made the decision to officially lock in with the Spartans and sign their letters of intent.

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Michigan State basketball has top five 2023 class nationally after recent pair of commits

Michigan State basketball is trending towards a top five class after their recent major wins on the recruiting trail

Michigan State basketball is trending towards a top five class after their recent major wins on the recruiting trail.

In the past week, the Spartans picked up commitments from five-star power forward Xavier Booker and four-star small forward Gehrig Normand. Those two joined four-star point guard Jeremy Fears who committed to the Spartans earlier this year.

With those three players, the Spartans now hold the No. 4 recruiting class in the 2023 cycle, according to 247Sports. Michigan State holds the top class in the Big Ten, ahead of Ohio State (No. 5), Indiana (No. 9), Wisconsin (No. 13) and Penn State (No. 16).

Check out where each Big Ten team lands in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2023 class below:

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Texas 2023 4-star SF Gehrig Normand commits to Michigan State basketball

BREAKING: Michigan State picks up commitment from 4-star SF Gehrig Normand of North Richland Hills, Texas

Michigan State basketball has added their second commit to the 2023 class in the last four days.

Four-star small forward Gehrig Normand announced on Tuesday night that he will be a Spartan, committing to Michigan State. Normand hails from North Richland Hills, Texas and took an official visit to Michigan State this past weekend.

Normand ranks as the No. 89 overall prospect and No. 17 small forward in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2023 class. He’s also listed as the No. 5 player from Texas.

Normand holds offers from more than 20 schools, and picked Michigan State over Missouri, Wisconsin, Oklahoma State, Auburn, Illinois, Texas, Tennessee, Colorado, TCU, Xavier and others.

With Normand’s commitment, Michigan State now has three pledges for the 2023 class. Normand joins five-star power forward Xavier Booker and four-star point guard Jeremy Fears. We will wait to see where the Spartans class moves up to, but Michigan State already held the No. 6 class on 247Sports.com in the nation prior to Normand’s commitment.

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MSU target, 4-star Texas SF Gehrig Normand to announce college decision on Tuesday

Michigan State basketball could be getting some more good news on the recruiting trail tonight

Michigan State basketball could be getting good news on the recruiting trail Tuesday night.

Four-star small forward Gehrig Normand announced he plans to reveal his college decision at 8:30 p.m. ET. Normand plans to make the announcement via his Instagram page. Details are below:

Normand ranks as the No. 89 overall prospect and No. 17 small forward in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2023 class. He hails from North Richland Hills, Texas, and is the No. 5 player from the Lone Star State.

This past weekend, Normand took an official visit to Michigan State which ended with the Spartans offering him a scholarship on Saturday. Afterward, a number of crystal ball predictions were posted in favor of Michigan State landing Normand.

We will know for sure tonight, but this definitely appears to be trending in the right direction for some more good Michigan State recruiting news.

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Wisconsin Basketball Target Gehrig Normand Crystal Balled to Big Ten Rival

Wisconsin’s top remaining wing target in the 2023 recruiting class picks up a crystal ball to a Big Ten rival:

On Monday afternoon, four-star wing Gehrig Normand, who the Badgers pushed their chips all in on, picked up a crystal ball prediction from Michigan State insider Justin Thind for MSU.

Per the 247sports Composite, Normand, who has seen his recruitment take off this summer, is the No. 89 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, the No. 17 SF in the country, and the No. 5 player in Texas.

The Birdville High School standout took an official visit to Madison back in June. Still, coach Gard couldn’t seal the deal before the likes of Auburn, Illinois, and Michigan State came knocking during the July evaluation period.

“I’m looking for somewhere I can be as confident as possible and a school where I can trust the coach and have them trust me so I can put a product on the floor that wins a National Championship,” Normand told BadgersWire back in June.

Coach Gard’s need for a wing in the 2023 recruiting class grows more glaring by the day. UW was heavily pursuing four-stars Jamie Kaiser and Gehrig Normand at one point, but now it looks like it’s back to the drawing board in search of a late bloomer with a beatable offer list.

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