NIL this, transfer portal that. At this point, I hear those words spoken so often by Michigan State basketball<\/a> fans that it makes me want to hurl. It\u2019s less about the actual sport and more about the money and movement.<\/p>\n \u2018He\u2019s transferring where? They\u2019re paying him how much?\u2019<\/p>\n With that said, it\u2019s the nature of the beast and I cannot avoid talking about it.<\/p>\n Probably the biggest offseason topic for Michigan State is focused on the center position. The weakest link for a team with national title aspirations last year. This offseason the only movement we\u2019ve seen since getting bounced by UNC in the second round is senior Mady Sissoko transferring to Cal.<\/p>\n The centers left on the roster include juniors Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper. Oh and sophomore Xavier Booker and freshman Jesse McCulloch, kind of.<\/p>\n The fanbase has been vocal about their concerns this offseason. Head Coach Tom Izzo is reluctant to use the portal but has shown that he\u2019ll cave for the right player (see Frankie Fidler, Tyson Walker, Joey Hauser).<\/p>\n Izzo, a vocal leader against the portal, appears to have faith in his current roster.<\/p>\n BREAKING: Great Osobor, the top-available player in the transfer portal, has committed to Washington, George Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN.<\/p>\n Osobor will be the highest-paid known player in college basketball, with 2 million dollars of NIL deals already in place. pic.twitter.com\/W6EwRj65PC<\/a><\/p>\n — Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 13, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nLet\u2019s play a little game called: How much would a transfer center cost?<\/h3>\n
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