Social media reacts to MSU basketball landing commitment from 4-star PG Carlos Medlock Jr.
the best decision you'll ever makecongrats Carlos & go green!! 💚
Michigan State basketball picked up their first commitment of the 2026 class on Friday night.
Carlos Medlock Jr. of Branson, Mo. -- formerly Wayne, Mich. -- announced his commitment to Michigan State on Friday evening. Medlock is the first commitment for the Spartans in the 2026 class, and is expected to now help lead the way as the future point guard of Michigan State basketball.
Medlock is four-star prospect, with a recruiting rating of 95.54 in 247Sports' composite system. He ranks as the No. 10 point guard and No. 118 overall prospect in 247Sports' composite rankings.
Medlock committed to Michigan State over notable offers from Michigan, Tennessee, Creighton and Iowa. He had an explosive summer on the recruiting trail, but held true to the Spartans -- who were one of the first big-time programs to identify him as a top-tier prospect and extend him an offer.
So what did the fans and media have to say about the news of Medlock's commitment to Michigan State? Check out some of the best social media reactions following Medlock's announcement on Friday night:
Medlock Jr averaged 21.1 PPG, 2.9 APG, 4.1 RPG on 47/36/79 splits shooting 5.5 3FGA per game on the Adidas circuit this summer. Three level bucket getter who plays with a chip. Re-establishes home recruiting turf. Big land for the good guys. pic.twitter.com/Xou2sUPS3G
Can't wait to buy your jersey. Spartan. DAWG!!!
Nice start to the '26 class for MSU hoops with the commitment of four-star PG Carlos Medlock. From Detroit, but playing his senior year at Link Academy in Missouri.News story from @JustinThind https://t.co/8DcwPSQK4K
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Stuffed Dusty May in a locker
BREAKING: #MichiganState has landed 2026 four-star point guard Carlos Medlock Jr.Tom Izzo's next PG is MSU's 1st commit of the 2026 cycle. He'll now help recruit for the class.Medlock chose MSU over Michigan & others.Article: https://t.co/N3TCA0qQbS (FREE) pic.twitter.com/k1n9bHeSND
PG established ahead of a huge fall recruiting weekend. Welcome to the family Carlos!!! GO GREEN!!!! https://t.co/ik2XWohmcC
Mateen Cleaves.Drew Neitzel.Kalin Lucas.Travis Trice.Denzel Valentine. (could play 1-3)Cassius Winston.Jeremy Fears Jr.Carlos Medlock Jr.Tom Izzo has really build PGU in East Lansing. https://t.co/wdt3ocG2E1
Point guard Carlos Medlock Jr. pledges to MSU basketball for 2026.Interesting factoid: 20 years ago, Carlos Medlock Sr. (Eastern Michigan) and Jeremy Fears Sr. (Ohio) were dynamic freshman guards together in the MAC.https://t.co/rFUOuor4qm
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