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Michigan State Basketball: 5 important 2019 targets following Romeo Weems decision

By Connor Muldowney

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 26: Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts to an officials call in the first half of the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the PK80-Phil Knight Invitational presented by State Farm at the Moda Center on November 26, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 26: Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts to an officials call in the first half of the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the PK80-Phil Knight Invitational presented by State Farm at the Moda Center on November 26, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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Michigan State basketball’s 2019 recruiting class took a hit with Romeo Weems’ decision, but which five recruits remain atop the Spartans’ wish list?

Two days ago, it looked like Romeo Weems would be kickstarting Michigan State’s 2019 recruiting class. Oh how things can change in the recruiting world. Weems has since chosen DePaul over MSU, Michigan, Ohio State and Oregon, shocking the college basketball world.

Michigan State must now plan its next steps regarding the 2019 class. Weems is out of the picture, at least for now, opening the door for another top target to kick off the class and do some recruiting of his own.

Who are the top five targets following the Weems’ decision?

Honorable Mention: Trayce Jackson-Davis, Josiah James

These are two names that don’t quite get tossed around enough in regards to Michigan State’s 2019 class.

Trayce Jackson-Davis might be a heavy Indiana lean at this point in the process, but the Spartans won’t stop pushing until he signs on the dotted line. It looks like he’ll be staying in Big Ten country as the Hoosiers, MSU, Iowa, Ohio State and Purdue are all drawing interest. The Greenwood, Ind., native is ranked the No. 20 player in the class and sixth-best center, per 247Sports.

As for Josiah James, he could be the dark-horse in the 2019 class. Not many know about him as he’s the latest to receive an offer from Tom Izzo and Co., but he has connections to Michigan State. The 6-6, 195-pound point guard from Charleston, S.C., is the son of former Michigan State player Kurt James who played for the Spartans from 1979-82. He’s the 12th-best player and No. 2 point guard in the class. Duke is the current favorite.

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