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MSU basketball reported transfer portal target commits to rival
TL;DR
Cincinnati transfer center Moustapha Thiam has committed to Michigan, a rival of Michigan State. Thiam averaged 12.8 points and 7.1 rebounds last season, while MSU shifted focus to another transfer target, Anton Bonke.
Key points
- Moustapha Thiam committed to Michigan.
- Thiam averaged 12.8 points and 7.1 rebounds last season.
- Michigan State shifted focus to Anton Bonke.
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One of the rumored Michigan State transfer portal targets has reportedly committed to the Spartans' top rival.
Cincinnati transfer center Moustapha Thiam has reportedly committed to Michigan, according to multiple reporters. Thiam visited Michigan earlier this week and that must have been the clinching move for the Wolverines to land a commitment from one of the top center portal targets.
Thiam started all 65 games he played in his first two seasons at Cincinnati, averaging double-digits in scoring in both seasons. This past year, he averaged 12.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
Michigan State reportedly showed interest in Thiam last week but when the Spartans landed a commitment from Charlotte transfer center Anton Bonke this week, it seemed clear they were no longer pursuing Thiam. It's never good to see your rival land a highly-rated transfer portal prospect, but this also may have simply been a situation where Michigan State preferred Bonke of Thiam. We will most likely never know, but it is apparent that both Michigan and Michigan State will field strong teams again next season.
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Q&A
Why did Moustapha Thiam choose Michigan over Michigan State?
Moustapha Thiam reportedly committed to Michigan after a visit, while Michigan State shifted their focus to another transfer, Anton Bonke.
What were Moustapha Thiam's stats at Cincinnati?
During his time at Cincinnati, Moustapha Thiam averaged 12.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game last season.
How does Thiam's commitment impact Michigan and Michigan State basketball?
Thiam's commitment strengthens Michigan's roster, while Michigan State's focus on Anton Bonke indicates their strategy for building a competitive team next season.