Mississippi State scored a big win within its borders Tuesday by securing a commitment from class of 2016 shooting guard Tyson Carter.
According to Courtney Cronin of the Clarion-Ledger, the Starkville, Mississippi, native decided to play for the Bulldogs after also considering offers from Arizona State, Memphis, Miami (Florida) and Ohio State.
Per 247Sports, Carter is a 4-star prospect who ranks as the No. 15 shooting guard in his class and the No. 91 player overall. He is also the No. 2 player from the state of Mississippi, and new head coach Ben Howland didn't allow the homegrown talent to get away.