Michigan State Basketball: Making case for each starting center option

Xavier Tillman’s departure leaves a huge hole at center for Michigan State basketball. There are a few names who could replace him, but who’s best?

With Xavier Tillman Sr. announcing that he will be keeping his name in the 2020 NBA Draft and forgoing his senior season, Michigan State loses a potential leader at the center position.

While it’s fantastic for Tillman, and it’s possible he could be a first-round pick, the Spartans are left without an experienced big man, losing their second leading scorer and an irreplaceable defender.

Michigan State goes from clear favorites to clinch a fourth straight Big Ten regular season championship to a team that will just be in the mix.

Unless, of course, they can figure out who their long term starting center is going to be. There are a few names who could step in and replace Tillman, but there is no leading candidate as of now.

Let’s take a look at the four Spartans who could succeed Tillman, and make the case for each of them to be the starter.