A huge source of debate within the Michigan State fanbase has been focused on the center position for the Spartans. Heading into another MSU offseason, the center position has once again been debated, with many believing the Spartans should add to the position via the transfer portal.
Well, whether fans like it or not, they should not be holding their breath for a center transfer to be added. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, and his staff, feel comfortable with how the position looks heading into the 2025-26 season.
The Spartans added Szymon Zapala a year ago, and after his graduation, many believed MSU may take a look inside of the portal to replace the Polish big man. That will not happen though, and MSU will use their trio of returners to fill out the minutes at the center spot.
Izzo feels comfortable that Carson Cooper can hold down the fort, while getting relief via Jaxon Kohler and redshirt freshman Jesse McCulloch, who many have said has looked fantastic behind the scenes.
This should not be shocking, as it is MSU’s MO, develop from within and show off what they are able to do while building with the guys they have and McCulloch is going to be the latest example of this. Izzo sees McCulloch as an add for this team, rather than needing to hit the portal to fill the open minutes.
To keep expectations realistic, fans should not be on the lookout for a center to be added to this roster via the portal. Instead, support the continued development of Cooper, Kohler and McCulloch.
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