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Antonio Pemberton commits to Michigan State basketball for 2027 class

6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:44 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Antonio Pemberton commits to Michigan State basketball for 2027 class
Summary

Five-star point guard Antonio Pemberton announced his commitment to Michigan State basketball on September 18, 2026. The 6-foot-1 prospect from Massachusetts chose the Spartans over eight other finalists, including Kansas and UCLA. Pemberton is ranked as the No. 20 player nationally and No. 5 point guard by 247Sports. He made the decision after visiting MSU's campus earlier this month and has had a standout summer season, drawing comparisons to notable players for his scoring ability. Pemberton's commitment marks the beginning of what could be a strong recruiting class for head coach Tom Izzo.

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Status Watch
  • •Pemberton is the first commit in MSU's 2027 recruiting class.
  • •He chose MSU from a list of eight schools including Kansas and UCLA.
  • •Ranked No. 20 nationally and No. 5 among point guards by 247Sports.
  • •He will play his senior year at Masters Academy International in Massachusetts.
  • •Pemberton follows a lineage of successful point guards under Tom Izzo.
Latest Updates
  • 9:26 PMESPN NCAAM — Pemberton, top 10 PG in '27, picks Michigan State
  • 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan State basketball lands 2027 five star point guard
  • 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan State basketball lands Antonio Pemberton, a 5-star 2027 PG
  • 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Five-Star Guard Antonio Pemberton Commits To Michigan State
  • 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — 5-star point guard Antonio Pemberton commits to MSU
  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Top-25 overall recruit Antonio Pemberton commits to Michigan State
What they're saying
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Four-star Antonio Pemberton, one of the top point guards in the 2027 class, has committed to Michigan State, he told Rivals. The 6-foot-1 senior out of Masters Academy International (MA) chose the Spartans over Boston College, Creighton, Kansas, Marquette, Ohio State, Tennessee, and UCLA. “I chose Michigan State because it felt like home,” Pemberton said. […]

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Tom Izzo picked up another elite recruit to open his next MSU basketball recruiting class in 2027, snagging 5-star Massachusetts PG Antonio Pemberton.

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Antonio Pemberton, the No. 8 ranked point guard in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2027, has committed to Michigan State, he told ESPN on Friday.

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