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Updated · MLive.com · Apr 22Michigan State Bolsters Frontcourt with 7ft 2in Center Anton Bonke
53 articles · Updated · MLive.com · Apr 22
- Michigan State basketball has secured a commitment from 7-foot-2 Charlotte transfer center Anton Bonke.
- Bonke averaged 10.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks last season and is currently testing the NBA Draft process while retaining NCAA eligibility.
- His arrival fills a key roster gap after the graduation of previous centers, providing size and rebounding as MSU aims for a deep postseason run.
MSU chose raw potential over an injury-prone veteran. Will this high-reward gamble on Anton Bonke pay off? With one scholarship left, what is the final piece Michigan State needs for a legitimate title run? Can Tom Izzo mold a late-blooming center from Vanuatu into an NBA prospect in just one season? Is the multi-million dollar market for transfer centers creating an unsustainable arms race in college basketball? As player costs soar, should college teams be managed more like pro franchises than university programs?