Michigan State Secures Five-Star Point Guard Antonio Pemberton

This commitment reshapes MSU's point-guard depth, positioning Pemberton as the likely successor should Jeremy Fears Jr. enter the NBA next year.

Overview

Antonio Pemberton announced his commitment to Michigan State on Friday, Sept. 18, becoming the Spartans’ first pledge in the 2027 class.
He is a five-star 2027 prospect ranked among the top 25 nationally and No. 5 at his position by 247Sports.
Pemberton chose Michigan State over seven finalists that included Kansas, Ohio State, UCLA, Tennessee, Creighton, Marquette and Boston College.
The 6-foot-1, 180-pound guard will finish his senior season at Masters Academy International after three years at Brewster Academy and arrives with a reputation as a high-volume scorer and tough shot maker.
His arrival immediately alters MSU’s backcourt plan by pairing with freshman Carlos Medlock Jr. if Jeremy Fears Jr. departs, and it increases attention on Fears’ NBA decision and Michigan State’s small 2027 recruiting class.