As was mentioned in our Kaleb Glenn analysis, Tom Izzo and the Michigan State coaching staff continue to work the transfer portal in an effort to bolster their backcourt after the departures of Jaden Akins, Tre Holloman, and Jase Richardson.
Sources have confirmed to Spartans Illustrated that Samford guard Trey Fort is currently on campus for an official visit, and is scheduled to stay through April 16. Fort appears to be the target Michigan State is after to fill their vacant starting shooting guard position.
Fort, who will be entering his sixth year of collegiate basketball in the fall, averaged 14.6 points per game, while shooting 38% on six-plus 3-point attempts per game. This potential addition would give Michigan State another highly athletic wing who can shoot from deep and score in bunches.
Trey Fort has familiarity with the staff as he has played against Michigan State twice; once in the NCAA tournament with Mississippi State in 2024 and once at Breslin Center this past season while at Samford.
While at Samford, Fort displayed the ability to be a primary scorer, while doing so efficiently. His standout performance came on Feb. 15 against the Southern Conference champions, Wofford. Fort dropped 36 points in this game, shooting 13-for-17 from the field and knocking down 4-of-6 shots from 3-point range.
While a commitment isn't necessarily imminent, Spartans Illustrated will continue to provide updates on this recruitment. On paper, this addition would give Michigan State an experienced guard who not only can be a primary scorer, but fits the DNA of Spartan basketball.
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