Ranking current Michigan State basketball players as NBA prospects

Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Xavier Booker (34) celebrates his three-point basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Xavier Booker (34) celebrates his three-point basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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4. Coen Carr

Coen Carr is one of the more interesting players to translate to the big league. There are some amazing aspects to his game. He should be given looks purely due to his freakish athleticism, as he would likely be a top one percent athlete even in the NBA.

However, the main drawback with his game is his lack of shooting ability. Yes, I did see him knock down that 3-pointer the other night, but let's not mistake him for Stephen Curry just yet. Until he's knocking those down regularly, he is a slashing, high-effort player who will follow up on shots, make a couple of highlight dunks a game, and give his all on the boards and defensively.

That is something any team would take on its roster in the NBA, but without any jump shot likely being developed at any point, his ceiling is limited, unlike those that he jumps through. He has stepped up his play greatly this year, and if he keeps it up, he could very well get some looks professionally.