2009 Michigan State Spartans Basketball Recruiting Class
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Michigan State University Basketball Recruiting Class
It was almost a story book finish for Tom Izzo’s
2008 -2009 Michigan State Spartans. By most standards, it was an entertaining and unexpected run to the title game of the NCAA Tournament. It marked the 30th anniversary of the Magic Johnson led team that won it all. It was good drama and led to some of the highest viewing audiences of the tournament. Sadly, the Spartans saved their worst game for last and played nowhere near the level they had during the tournament run that saw them knock off two number 1 seeds, UConn and Loisville.
2008 -2009 Michigan State Spartans. By most standards, it was an entertaining and unexpected run to the title game of the NCAA Tournament. It marked the 30th anniversary of the Magic Johnson led team that won it all. It was good drama and led to some of the highest viewing audiences of the tournament. Sadly, the Spartans saved their worst game for last and played nowhere near the level they had during the tournament run that saw them knock off two number 1 seeds, UConn and Loisville.
But despite the loss, foes in the Big Ten Conference will have to face a team in 2009 -2010 that is returning most of its top players along with a fresh infusion of talent from Coach Izzo’s 2009 NCAA men’s basketball recruiting class. The results already have the Spartans wearing the preseason ranking of the number 1 team in the nation.
2009 Michigan State Spartans Recruits
#1 2009 Michigan State Recruit – C – Derrick Nix
Ht: 6’9”
Wt: 285lbs
ESPN Ranking: #97
Nothing can make a basketball coach smile more than to have a big physical presence in the middle and that is just what Nix will give Tom Izzo’s Spartans. Although he doesn’t have explosiveness that many would have liked to see, Nix relies on his physical strength and size. He uses his body effectively to literally wear down an opponent throughout the game. Offensively, Nix will need to continue to improve on his footwork around the basket and develop more shots than just the dunk and the put-back. Nix will also need to reshape his body slightly to become even more of an imposing figure on the inside. Look for this young man to start contributing early on in the Spartans 2009-2010 basketball season.
#2 2009 Michigan State Recruit – C- Garrick Sherman
Ht: 6’10”
Wt: 220lbs
ESPN Ranking: #99
Sherman has the ability to play either the high post or the low post and excel at either one. He is another big, strong body that fits right into Coach Izzo’s mold. Many consider him an old school post up player that has a wide variety of back to the basket moves. He has a big, wide frame, which most likely can carry even more muscle as he matures, and has shown he can dominate his area when needed. Sherman will never be mistaken for the smooth dancers that many low post players have tried to become, but what he lacks for in smoothness he makes up for in effectiveness. He has a good mid range jumper but needs to extend that slightly to open up even more lanes for his wing players. Look for this young man to get plenty of floor time in his freshman year.
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