MSU basketball's Bonke and Taylor prepare to fill center roles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Michigan State basketball players Anton Bonke and Ethan Taylor are competing for center positions ahead of the 2026-27 season. Their matchup was canceled due to weather during the Moneyball Pro-Am on July 14, but both are focused on improving their play. Bonke, a transfer from Charlotte, and Taylor, a top recruit, aim to lead the Spartans back to the NCAA tournament. Taylor expressed confidence in his development, while Bonke emphasized his desire to win with MSU.
- •Bonke averaged 10.6 points and 8.3 rebounds last season.
- •Taylor joined MSU after a standout season at Link Academy.
- •Their game was cut short by slippery court conditions.
- •Both players expect substantial roles in the upcoming season.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — MSU basketball's Bonke, Taylor working to fill void left by departed big men
"Transfer Anton Bonke, freshman Ethan Taylor providing glimpses of talent at Moneyball, expecting to have big impact for Spartans
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