2024 shooting guard Kur Teng commits to Michigan State
The Michigan State men’s basketball program has its first commit of the 2024 class. Kur Teng, a four-star shooting guard, gave his verbal pledge to Tom Izzo and the MSU coaching staff on Monday.
"Their play style on the court, it fits me really well," Teng said about MSU during his live commitment on 247Sports. "Every time I've watched them, it's just been a similarity between them and the way I play right now with my team."
Teng attends Bradford Christian Academy in Massachusetts, and has also played for the Mass Rivals 17U team. He ranks as the No. 52 player in the country for the 2024 class, and chose Michigan State over his other finalists, Rutgers and Providence.
In addition to the three finalists, Teng had scholarship offers from Miami (FL.), Iowa, Auburn, Clemson, TCU, Texas A&M, Washington State, Cincinnati, Georgetown, Temple, Seton Hall and several others.
Teng spoke to Rivals' Rob Cassidy about why he chose Michigan State, stating that he has gotten close with the MSU coaching staff and that the program is the best fit for him.
“I just think that it was the best situation for me because I know they’ll help me get better every day," Teng told Rivals. "Also, I had the best relationship with the coaches there, so that was a major part.”
The 6-foot-4 guard is known to be a strong shooter, thanks to his smooth stroke and great form. He could be a potential three-level scorer for the Spartans, and coaches and scouts have also raved about Teng’s fast pace of play and effort. Teng mentioned that he likes to come off of pin-downs on offense, and feels he will fit right in with MSU.
“They gave me comparisons to Tyson Walker, so that’s how I fit according to them," Teng told Cassidy. "That comparison makes me excited.”
The Spartans sent an offer to Teng in early October of 2022. He took his official visit to East Lansing a couple weeks later. Teng kept his recruitment fairly quiet, but Michigan State always seemed to stay in contact with him, and ultimately earned his commitment.
Teng has built a strong bond with Izzo.
“He’s good to talk to," Teng said about Izzo. "He’s given me a lot of advice about my game and life. Also, he’s a legendary coach. In recruiting he’s serious but he also jokes around. It’s a little of both."
Teng will join a Michigan State roster in 2024-2025 that could potentially include A.J. Hoggard (potential extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19), Mady Sissoko (potential extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19), Jaden Akins, Tre Holloman, Jaxon Kohler, Carson Cooper, Jeremy Fears, Xavier Booker, Coen Carr and Gehrig Normand.
With Teng now committed, Michigan State will look to add to its 2024 class. Prospects to watch include Jesse McCulloch, Flory Bidunga, Aiden Sherrell, Jonathan Powell, Tyler Betsey, Jase Richardson, Bryson Tucker and others.