Justin Thind
@JustinThind
Michigan State reporter for @247Sports | MSU ‘21 | ☬ Mechanical Engineer | MBA Candidate | #GoBirds
ICYMI last night, new episode out now ⬇️
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 ▶️ #MichiganState June Recap Episode - Recapping every June commit for MSU - Macroscopic recruiting reflection - Forecasting uncommitted targets - J Batt’s massive hiring as AD - My convo w/ Aidan Chiles For your July 4th road trip plans… Link in replies ⬇️
Medlock Jr averaged 21.1 PPG, 2.9 APG, 4.1 RPG on 47/36/79 splits shooting 5.5 3FGA per game on the Adidas circuit this summer. Three level bucket getter who plays with a chip. Re-establishes home recruiting turf. Big land for the good guys.
BREAKING: #MichiganState has landed 2026 four-star point guard Carlos Medlock Jr. Tom Izzo’s next PG is MSU’s 1st commit of the 2026 cycle. He’ll now help recruit for the class. Medlock chose MSU over Michigan & others. Article: 247sports.com/college/michig… (FREE)
A travel tweak for USC week, origins of Smith’s offense, Hall’s Heisman trivia mastery, a declaration that the Spartans will run the ball better. A handful of the most interesting tidbits from MSU’s turn at Big Ten Media Days 247sports.com/college/michig…
This is a window into why there are such few pure centers in American high school hoops. Good for Watford (paid off for him, love his game), but every tall American wants to be a Durant-esque unicorn instead of posting up and playing predominantly in the paint. Some high school…
New: Trendon Watford's dad didn't let him post up as a kid even though he was the tallest player on the floor. The focus had to be ball-handling. Watford: "I guess he knew the bigger picture." Watford on his bond with Tyrese Maxey, his role + much more: phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an…
Brian Dawkins - a once in a lifetime specimen We had it so good knowing he was there to anchor the defense for 13 seasons 20 days until the Eagles’ season opener 🦅
NEWS: #MichiganState will host 2026 four-star SG Jasiah Jervis for an official visit starting on September 5th, sources tell me. The New York guard has had a breakout summer of AAU hoops & is a top-60 prospect. More on yet another Grind Week visitor… 247sports.com/college/michig…
NEWS: #MichiganState will host 2026 four-star PF Quinn Costello for an official visit starting on September 5th, sources tell me. The 6-foot-11 Boston (MA) stretch-four has seen his profile skyrocket this summer. More on his Grind Week visit: 247sports.com/college/michig…
NEWS: #MichiganState will host 2026 four-star PG Carlos Medlock Jr. for an official visit starting on September 5th, sources tell me. The Wayne Menorial (MI) product is now at Link Academy. He’s a top guard priority for MSU. More on his Grind Week visit: 247sports.com/college/michig…
I’m told #MichiganState’s basketball program will be hosting its annual Grind Week festivities during the weekend of September 5th. This will be a big hoops recruiting weekend, and I will have more reporting on that front shortly. MSU vs Boston College is 7PM that Saturday.
Miami took him 5 picks before Jase Richardson.
Kasparas Jakucionis’ California Classic stats: 1/15 FG, 12 turnovers 😬
It’s early access release day for EA CFB 26: #MichiganState HC Jonathan Smith, DC Joe Rossi & OC Brian Lindgren are in the game. Some pretty strange ratings choices from the developers, but looks like a near-full roster with no generic players acting as placeholders.
NEWS: Can confirm that #MichiganState will hire Jon Palumbo as Chief Operating Officer. He was #GeorgiaTech’s interim AD after Batt’s departure. The duo will now connect at MSU. He focuses on capital projects & engagement. Article: 247sports.com/college/michig… (FREE)
BREAKING: #MichiganState lands 2025 EDGE Chris Addison over #FloridaState & #UCLA. Chad Wilt stayed after the 89-rated Louisiana product, despite him seemingly being an FSU lock the last few weeks. Addison joins Cory House for the rush-end haul. 247sports.com/college/michig… (FREE)
Unlocked: I recently talked to #MichiganState QB Aidan Chiles about the upcoming season. “I think this is the best receiver core I've ever played with.” - Chiles on the rebuilt WR room Now Free | Unlocked for Non-Subscribers🔓 More: 247sports.com/college/michig… (FREE)
would be the single greatest consumer product ever released to the public, to put it lightly.
A second Monday Madness surprise? Is 2K teasing they will be getting back into college basketball video gaming as well?
EA Sports announced they’re making a college basketball video game before we got GTA 6.
Perfect fit for Jase Richardson. The Magic are ready to win, but he’s not necessarily blocked for minutes either. Their proven young nucleus also substantiates that they can develop.
A year from now, Jase would’ve been another year older (a crime in the NBA’s eyes), but still the same height and couldn’t have recreated last year’s efficiency again. No matter how low Jase ends up going, he would’ve gone lower next year without a doubt.
Liam mcneely and Jase Richardson should’ve enjoyed that NIL living one more year