Michigan State basketball hosts elite 2027 prospects for annual Grind Week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Michigan State basketball is hosting two high-level recruits this weekend as part of the program's annual Grind Week event. Point guard Antonio Pemberton and center Jaydn Jenkins arrived on campus to visit head coach Tom Izzo and meet with alumni players returning to the school. Pemberton is currently ranked as the No. 23 overall prospect in the 2027 class, while Jenkins holds the No. 60 spot in the same rankings. The university is considered a finalist for both recruits, and coaching staff are prioritizing these visits as a key step in their ongoing efforts to secure commitments from the pair. This event serves as a significant recruiting opportunity for the Spartans to evaluate these players in a social setting alongside former program standouts.
- •Antonio Pemberton and Jaydn Jenkins are visiting Michigan State for the annual Grind Week event.
- •Pemberton ranks as the No. 5 point guard in the 2027 class.
- •Jenkins is ranked as the No. 8 center in the 2027 class.
- •Michigan State is currently a finalist for both prospects.
- •Grind Week features basketball alumni from multiple generations returning to campus.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Pair of elite prospects visiting MSU basketball this weekend
"A pair of high-level prospects are visiting Michigan State basketball this weekend for their annual "Grind Week" event
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