Michigan State basketball checks in on top dual-sport athlete in the nation

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has been working hard on the recruiting trail all summer and his efforts aren't just dedicated to the 2025 class -- though Jordan Scott, Trey McKenney, Jalen Haralson, and Trent Sisley, among others, are feeling the love.

Izzo has actually focused a bit on the 2026 class as well.

Over the weekend, the Hall of Fame head coach checked in on the top-ranked tight end prospect in the country who also happens to be an elite basketball recruit.

Kendre Harrison, the No. 1 tight end in the 2026 class, is also the No. 33 overall recruit and fifth-best power forward in the country, per the 247Sports Composite. Izzo was in attendance to watch him take down 16U The Family while dropping 20 points with 12 boards.

Tennessee and North Carolina were also checking in on the elite prospect and both can sell football to him as well. He has an opportunity to be one of the best dual-sport athletes in the nation and he probably is at the high school level right now, ranked the No. 1 tight end and No. 5 power forward in his entire class. That's about as rare as it gets for a high school athlete.

Michigan State could put itself in a good spot with the Hall of Fame coach selling a national title push and the ability to play big minutes in the post while also using Jonathan Smith to try and pitch a rising football program with a new staff and a tight ends coach who puts guys in the league.

Harrison is a name to watch in the 2026 class.