Michigan State basketball offers 5-star center prospect in 2026 recruiting class
Ethan Taylor was the recipient of the offer from Michigan State. A 7-foot, 245 pound center that plays at Link Academy in Branson, Missouri, he currently ranks as a 5-star prospect and the No. 21 overall player as well as the No. 1 center in the 2026 recruiting class according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
Of note, Taylor is going to be teammates with current Spartan point guard commit Carlos Medlock Jr. for the upcoming prep basketball season.
Taylor has over 13 offers from power conference schools.
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