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MSU basketball makes top 4 for elite, 5-star PF

Michigan State basketball is one of only four schools still in the running for a big-time power forward in the 2025 class

Michigan State basketball is one of only four schools still in the running for a big-time power forward in the 2025 class.

Five-star power forward Niko Bundalo is down to only four schools he’s considering, and Michigan State is one of them. He is reportedly also considering Ohio State, North Carolina and UConn.

Bundalo ranks as the No. 7 power forward and No. 26 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 4 player from California in the class.

Bundalo took an official visit to Michigan State in early September and has also visited each of his finalists as well. According to 247Sports, there is no clear favorite at this time for his commitment. There is also no known commitment date at this time for Bundalo.

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Niko Bundalo cancels his Kentucky visit a day after scheduling it

Kentucky basketball target Niko Bundalo cancels his visit with the Wildcats.

On Monday, Kentucky basketball fans learned that class of 2025 recruit Niko Bundalo would be visiting Lexington later in October. Just one day later, it appears that the visit won’t be happening after all.

Travis Branham of 247sports posted on the social platform X that Bundalo was canceling his Kentucky visit and would not be re-scheduling it. No further explanation for the change was given at this time.

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On potential reason for the cancellation could be that coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats are in the driver’s seat for one of the other big men of the class. Both Caleb Wilson and Chris Cenac Jr are Kentucky targets, and highly rated players in the 2025 class.

Bundalo is a talented player, ranked as the number 31 overall player by 247sports. He would certainly be a nice fit in Pope’s system, and will be a solid player for whichever program winds up landing him.

Kentucky basketball will host a four-star forward in October

Class of 2025 forward Niko Bundalo will visit Kentucky basketball the weekend of October 18th.

Kentucky basketball and coach Mark Pope have hosted several recruits already. Top targets like Caleb Wilson, Chris Cenac Jr, and Mikel Brown Jr have already been to Lexington. More are coming up, including Niko Bundalo, who now has a visit scheduled.

Bundalo is set to visit the Wildcats the weekend of October 18th, according to a report from Kentucky Sports Radio. He has already visited Ohio State, North Carolina, and Connecticut among others.

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At 6’10” and 215 lbs, Bundalo brings a good mix of size and shooting touch. He’s rated four stars by 247sports, and is ranked as the number 31 player in the 2025 recruiting class. They have him as the number eight power forward.

Pope and his staff have worked hard since taking over the Kentucky program, and have already landed a couple of top recruits. They’re in the running for several more, including Bundalo, who put Kentucky in his final eight. Adding him to the roster would be another great addition.

5-star PF from Ohio locks in official visit to MSU in September

One of the top power forwards in the 2025 class will be reportedly taking an official visit to Michigan State in September

One of the top power forwards in the 2025 class will be reportedly taking an official visit to Michigan State in September.

Five-star prospect Niko Bundalo of Hudson, Ohio will reportedly take an official visit to Michigan State on September 6. He will also be visiting two-time defending national champions UConn the weekend before.

Bundalo is ranked as the No. 8 power forward and No. 24 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 1 player from Ohio in the class.

Bundalo holds offers from more than 30 programs, according to 247Sports. Michigan State extended him an offer last September.

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Kentucky basketball has offered class of 2025 forward Niko Bundalo

Mark Pope has offered a scholarship to 2025 power forward Niko Bundalo.

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope made one of his first official scholarship offers on Monday, by offering center Chris Cenac. He quickly followed that up with another one, this time to 2025 power forward Niko Bundalo.

Bundalo is a 6’11”, 195 lb forward out of Ohio. He’s the number 30 overall player in the 2025 class according to 247sports and is rated four stars. They also have him as the 7th best power forward in the class.

Related: Will Riley keeps Kentucky in his final five

Like Cenac, Pope and his staff watched Bundalo at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Orlando, and were impressed enough to make the offer to him. He announced the offer on the social platform X on Monday evening.

The Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide are two of Kentucky’s SEC rivals who are also interested in Bundalo. Non-SEC teams like Louisville, Michigan State, and Purdue have also extended offers to him.

As with all of the 2025 prospects, fans will likely have to wait a bit before a decision is made. However, Pope is targeting some of the top players, and hopefully will land some of them.

2025 4-star F Niko Bundalo to reportedly visit MSU this weekend

Michigan State basketball will play host to an elite 2025 prospect this upcoming weekend

Michigan State basketball will play host to an elite 2025 prospect this upcoming weekend.

Niko Bundalo of Hudson, Ohio will reportedly visit Michigan State this upcoming weekend. 247Sports is reporting the recruiting news.

Bundalo ranks as the No. 6 power forward and No. 22 overall prospect in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 1 player from Ohio.

Bundalo already holds offers from more than 10 programs, according to 247Sports. That includes the likes of Ohio State, Illinois, Iowa, Syracuse, Rutgers and Penn State. Michigan State, however, has yet to extend an offer to Bundalo.

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Alabama MBB offers 2025 PF Niko Bundalo

Niko Bundalo was quickly risen to becoming one of the high-ranked prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. Bundalo received an offer from…

The Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff has started to evaluate prospects from the 2025 recruiting class. On Friday, Alabama extended an offer to 2025 power forward Niko Bundalo.

Bundalo is listed at 6-foot-9 and 210 pounds. He plays for Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio.

In all likelihood, the Tide sees Bundalo as an athlete that can play multiple positions. Bundalo’s size and length give him the option to play small forward, power forward, or center.

One thing that Alabama head coach Nate Oats loves to have is positionless basketball players. Bundalo fits that profile to a tee.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Niko Bundalo’s recruiting profile.