Michigan State Basketball Pursues Cincinnati Transfer Moustapha Thiam
MSU basketball reportedly in mix for new highly-coveted transfer portal center
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Michigan State University (MSU) basketball is reportedly interested in Cincinnati transfer center Moustapha Thiam, who has averaged 12.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Other schools in the mix include UConn, Gonzaga, and Duke, as MSU seeks to strengthen its roster through the transfer portal.
- 01Moustapha Thiam averaged 12.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game last season.
- 02Thiam is 7-foot-2, making him a significant asset for any team.
- 03MSU is competing with several top programs for Thiam's commitment.
- 04This is the first time Thiam has been linked to MSU.
- 05MSU may intensify its recruitment of Thiam if they miss out on Aiden Sherrell.
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Michigan State University (MSU) basketball has emerged as a contender for Cincinnati transfer center Moustapha Thiam, according to college basketball insider Jeff Goodman. Thiam, who stands at 7-foot-2, has started all 65 games in his two seasons at Cincinnati, averaging 12.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. Alongside MSU, Thiam is considering offers from several prestigious programs, including UConn, Gonzaga, Duke, and Kansas. This marks the first connection between Thiam and the Spartans, who are actively seeking to bolster their roster through the transfer portal. The Spartans are also monitoring fellow transfer target Aiden Sherrell from Alabama, and if they do not secure him, they are expected to focus their efforts on Thiam.
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Thiam's potential addition could significantly enhance MSU's basketball team, providing them with a strong presence in the paint and improving their competitiveness in the upcoming season.
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