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College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / November 10
Big Ten power rankings: Michigan surges to the top
The Big Ten put on a show during the opening week of the season, from record-setting nights to very important non-conference wins.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 9
Xavier Booker Reflects on Breakout UCLA Performance
The No. 12 UCLA Bruins (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) are still trying to find their footing after another narrow 74-63 win against the middling Pepperdine Waves.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / October 9
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo’s ‘tearful’ response after Xavier Booker’s UCLA move
The Michigan State basketball program will look much different in the 2024-25 season. One notable departure is forward Xavier Booker. Booker played two seasons at Michigan State for Tom Izzo with five starts.
The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz
Can you name the nicknames of every 'Power 4' conference team's nickname in college basketball?
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 21
UCLA Taking Calculated Risk on Former Five-Star Recruit
A calculated risk. That’s what UCLA is taking on former five-star recruit Xavier Booker. It’s been a long, winding road for Booker, who once had the makings of a college basketball phenom.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 18
Report: Transfer Big Xavier Booker Changing Roles with UCLA
Four-star transfer big man Xavier Booker came to Westwood over the portal period as a part of Mick Cronin's stellar offseason. The UCLA Bruins acquired Booker along with Mountain West Player of the Year and former New Mexico point guard Donovan Dent.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 14
UCLA Transfer Center Reveals Why he Chose the Bruins
Xavier Booker was given a four-star transfer rating by On3 coming out of Michigan State and entering the transfer portal. The former Spartan center found a home in Westwood and broke down exactly what led to his decision to become a Bruin in an exclusive interview with David Woods and Bruin Report Online.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 14
Spartan Transfer Projected Starter for Big Ten Foe
Former Michigan State forward Xavier Booker was one of the first players from last year's team to hit the portal and find a new home, transferring in conference to join the UCLA Bruins and head coach Mick Cronin.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 7
UCLA Looking to Unlock Xavier Booker's Potential
Sometimes, all you need is a change of scenery to unlock your true potential. Former five-star recruit Xavier Booker gave it a shot. He had the perfect opportunity to learn under the tutelage of Basketball Hall of Famer Tom Izzo.
MSU's '23 Class: Rocky Saga That Can Still End Happily
A lot was made of Michigan State basketball's 2023 recruiting class, one that was regarded as one of the program's best ever. Tom Izzo had secured a five-star in Xavier Booker, one of his highest-rated recruits ever, a pair of four-stars who were the best from their respective states in Coen Carr and Jeremy Fears Jr., and four-star Gehrig Normand.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 6
How will UCLA Change With Addition of Booker?
The UCLA Bruins found themselves another big man to help shore up the previously thinning group of big men on this team. Former Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker has transferred to Westwood and questions are being raised as to how much better this team will be with him?
Former MSU Forward Xavier Booker Settles on New Home
Former Michigan State forward Xavier Booker has found his new home. Just three days after it was confirmed Booker had entered the transfer portal , the two-year Spartan has committed to UCLA, per On3's Joe Tipton .
Spartan Forward Enters the Transfer Portal
Michigan State forward Xavier Booker has entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Spartans, per a Michigan State spokesperson. The former
Watch: Michigan State's Xavier Booker Speaks on Minutes Decrease, More
ATLANTA, Ga. -- While this season has been a tremendous bounce-back campaign for Michigan State, as a team, it hasn't been ideal for sophomore forward Xavier Booker.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 25
MSU's Xavier Booker Earns Noble Award
On Monday, Michigan State Athletics named three Spartans as PNC Achievers Student-Athletes of the Month for February, and sophomore forward Xavier Booker was on of the recipients.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 15
MSU Needs More from Fears, Booker to Spark Turnaround
The Michigan State Spartans have lost three of their last four games, and they are looking to put a stop to that Saturday against the Illinois Fighting Illini. MSU has struggled offensively in its three losses in February, scoring just 64 points per game over that stretch, well below its average of 79.3.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 28
No. 7 Michigan State dumps Minnesota for 13th straight win
No. 7 Michigan State cruised to a 73-51 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 23
MSU's Booker Has Seen Massive Confidence Growth in Year 2
Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker has seen a massive leap from his freshman season to his sophomore season in East Lansing. The 6-foot-11 forward has grown in all areas, especially within himself.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 19
MSU Needs Best Version of Xavier Booker to Beat Illinois
The Michigan State Spartans face a season-defining game against the Illinois Fighting Illini this afternoon. Illinois is one of the best teams in the country, with a 14-3 record and the seventh spot in the NET rankings.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 3
No. 18 Michigan State blows lead, still beats Ohio State
Szymon Zapala scored a season-high 15 points and Jaden Akins added 14 as No. 18 Michigan State held off Ohio State 69-62 in Columbus on Friday for its seventh straight win.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 29, 2024
Where MSU's Xavier Booker Stands 12 Games into Year 2
Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker was the Spartans' most highly touted incoming freshman in the last few years. The former five-star was anticipated by many to be the next best Spartan, mentioned in the same breath as names like Miles Bridges and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19, 2024
Michigan State May Have a New Star
It wasn't pretty the whole way, but the Michigan State Spartans came away with their fourth straight win on Tuesday, defeating the Oakland Golden Grizzlies by a score of 77-58.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 18, 2024
Watch: Michigan State's Xavier Booker Speaks After Scoring Career-High Against Oakland
DETROIT, Mich. -- Michigan State sophomore forward Xavier Booker had himself a night against Oakland on Tuesday when the Spartans bested the Golden Grizzles at Little Caesars Arena.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 17, 2024
Xavier Booker propels No. 20 Michigan State past Oakland
Sophomore Xavier Booker scored a career-high 18 points to lift No. 20 Michigan State to a 77-58 nonconference win over Oakland on Tuesday in Detroit. Booker shot 5 of 9 from the field overall and went 3 of 5 from 3-point range while eclipsing his previous high of 12 points.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 28, 2024
Michigan State blows late lead, but beats No. 12 UNC in OT
Xavier Booker scored four of his 12 points in a critical stretch of overtime and Michigan State outlasted No. 12-ranked North Carolina 94-91 the third-place game at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Wednesday.
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