Spartans score in-state big for 2018

Head Coach Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans scored big on the recruiting trail on Thursday when Rivals100 prospect Thomas Kithier of Macomb Dakota High School committed to the Green and White.

The 6-foot-8, 225-pound Kithier is rated the #90 prospect in the nation by Rivals.com for the class of 2018 His stock has been rising significantly this spring and he selected the Spartans over DePaul and several other offers. He tweeted out the following:

This past winter Kithier averaged a double-double for Dakota High. The Cougars finished 26-1 and lost eventual state champion Detroit Jesuit in the Class A semifinals. He also set the school record for blocked shots and is known for being a very good passer for a big man.

SpartanMag.com will have in-depth analysis of the commitment of Kithier to Michigan State in the near future. He is currently playing for the AAU team The Family. We have seen him play on numerous occasions and his game has rapidly developed over the last 12 months.