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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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Big men from the prestigious La Lumiere program in Indiana have not let the Spartans down, just look at what Jaren Jackson Jr. did for the Spartans in 2017-18. Sure, he didn’t get to lead the Spartans to the Final Four, but he set the single-season blocks record for Michigan State, recording over 100.

It could be Isaiah Stewart’s turn to follow Jackson Jr.’s footsteps to Michigan State. Although Duke looks like the current favorite to land the five-star center, he’s staying in close contact with the Spartans.

Tom Izzo will have some convincing, and explaining, to do after playing Jackson Jr. minimally against Syracuse in the biggest game of the season. Stewart may want answers for that, but he can just look at Jackson Jr.’s production throughout his freshman season — and Nick Ward’s freshman production, too.

The 6-8, 243-pound center is ranked No. 8 in the nation and as the third-best at his position, per 247Sports. He has the size of a Ward-type, but his athleticism and shooting range set him apart.

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