Michigan State basketball extends offer to 4-star, top 100 PF Julius Avent
Michigan State basketball has extended an offer to a top 100, four-star power forward from New Jersey in the 2026 class.
Julius Avent of Oradell, N.J. announced on Saturday that he's received an offer from the Spartans. Avent posted about his offer from Michigan State on his social media X account on Saturday.
Avent is listed as a four-star prospect with a recruiting rating of 96.94 in 247Sports' composite system. Avent ranks as the No. 17 power forward in the class and No. 79 overall prospect. He is also listed as the No. 3 player from New Jersey.
Michigan State is one of six schools to extend an offer to Avent so far in his recruitment. He also holds offers from Penn State, Villanova, Washington, Seton Hall and George Washington.
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