For the first time since Miles Bridges’ commitment to Michigan State over Kentucky, and in easily the biggest recruiting win of Tom Izzo’s career, Emoni Bates has committed to play at Michigan State. Where Chris Webber and Jabari Parker left Izzo and the staff wondering “what if?” Bates has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for the Michigan State men’s basketball program in the next two seasons.
I say the next two seasons because Bates’ announcement this afternoon will undoubtedly affect next year’s team and the decisions of players following next season, and the decisions of uncommitted recruits that Michigan State and Izzo and his staff are still pursuing.