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Izzo Targets Cleaves Jr for Spartans | Michigan State Spartans Basketball News
Coach Tom Izzo is zeroing in on Mateen Cleaves Jr., the son of Michigan State legend Mateen Cleaves, after being spotted at the Nike Peach Jam — signaling a serious push to land the top-ranked 2028 point guard in the Big Ten. Already receiving offers from Michigan and Rutgers, Cleaves Jr. is part of Izzo’s strategic blueprint to dominate the guard position for the next two classes, alongside prospects like Joshua Tyson and Jaxson Davis. This move echoes Izzo’s proven pattern of recruiting sons of Spartans — including Jase Richardson — as he aims to build a new dynasty, continuing the legacy…
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