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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Auburn during the first half of the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Michigan State Misses Out on Elite Four‑Star Center

Originally posted on Michigan State Spartans on SI
By Jordon Lawrenz | Last updated Nov 2, 2025 12:00 PM ET

Four-star center Tristan Reed picked the day after Halloween to announce his college commitment. With Michigan State patiently waiting, they were one of five teams watching Reed's announcement from the Newman Auditorium - Star Building, at John Burroughs School. Ultimately, the big man pledged his commitment to Mississippi State.

Michigan State fell short in pursuit of the 6'9'' center whom they extended an offer to in June. Back on June 19, head coach Tom Izzo made it official, but it's clear it was too little too late for MSU.

In the end, Reed chose the Bulldogs over Ohio State, Missouri, Michigan State, and Maryland. Head coach Chris Jans made sure that the Branson, MO, native wasn't going anywhere other than Mississippi State.

Reed's College Commitment

NEWS: 2026 4⭐️ Tristan Reed has committed to Mississippi State, sources told @LeagueRDY.

The 6-foot-9 big man out of Saint Louis, Missouri chose the Bulldogs over Missouri, Michigan State, Ohio State and Maryland.

#78 overall prospect in the @SCNext 100. pic.twitter.com/NeroBV5Z7k
— Sam Kayser (@KayserHoops) November 1, 2025

Izzo hosted an official visit with Reed on Sept 20. It marked his second-to-last visit, with the final being on Oct 3 in Maryland. After taking roughly a month to look everything over and recap the highs and lows of each visit he attended, Reed decided he'd be best suited as a Bulldog.

247Sports had Reed listed as "warmer" in regard to his interest in MSU, OSU, and Missouri. His interest in Maryland and Mississippi State was simply "warm". No expert prediction was logged, though he ended up choosing one of the "warm" teams. To Bulldogs fans, this came as no surprise.

Reed immediately became Jans' highest recruit in the Class of '26. He's one of four commits, including Top 100 small forward Jalyn Collingwood. Guard Willie Burnett III and center Ladarius Givan both committed in the last three months.

Tom Izzo's Class of 2026

NEWS: 4⭐️ Tristan Reed has committed to Mississippi State, he tells @Rivals.

The 6-9 center chose the Bulldogs over Michigan State, Maryland, Missouri, and Ohio State. https://t.co/CRxbtGu8vB pic.twitter.com/XgOlJ95gzC
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) November 1, 2025

As it stands, Izzo has two commits in the Class of '26. Both of his commitments come from Top 100 players. Reed, who 247Sports ranks No. 80 nationally, would've been his second-highest recruit in the class.

Currently, Izzo's top recruit is point guard Carlos Medlock Jr. The 5'11'' 165-pound point guard is ranked No. 67 nationally and was a Top 10 point guard in the class. He was Izzo's first commitment back in July, and it took roughly three months for Izzo to land another.

6'7'' 220-pound power forward Julius Avent decided to join the Spartans on Oct 1. He's the No. 2 player in New Jersey, coming in at No. 93 in the Class of '26. While Izzo would've loved to add a center to continue to round out his next set of recruits, he'll have to look elsewhere. He fell short in pursuit of Reed.

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