Michigan State lands elite 2026 shooting guard Jasiah Jervis, adding another top prospect to Tom Izzo's burgeoning recruiting class.
“If a tree isn’t growing, it’s dying.”
That’s the case for Michigan State basketball, as Tom Izzo is always looking toward the future while keeping his focus on the present in East Lansing.
The Spartans have a veteran-heavy team this year and are aiming for another deep run into April. Even so, a few freshmen have already made an impact through the team’s lone regular-season game — a home win over Colgate.
Freshmen Jordan Scott and Cam Ward both contributed valuable minutes off the bench. Scott tallied six points and six rebounds, while Ward added five points and four boards. Izzo noted that his freshmen are “playing very well, maybe even better than some of the upperclassmen.”
As Izzo continues to shape the program’s future, his recruiting success remains a cornerstone of Michigan State’s identity. The Spartans locked down another key piece of that future on Wednesday with the commitment of four-star shooting guard Jasiah Jervis.
Jervis, a 6’5” scorer from White Plains, New York, is ranked No. 35 overall and the No. 2 shooting guard in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports.
“I chose Michigan State because it felt like family as soon as I got on campus,” Jervis said. “Coach Izzo was super passionate and involved throughout my whole recruiting process.”
Jervis chose the Spartans over Tennessee, Pitt, NC State, and several others.
His high school coach, Patrick Massaroni, whose team is ranked No. 1 nationally by MaxPreps, praised the senior’s growth:
“Jasiah has developed into one of the premier guards in the country. His growth from freshman to senior year has been tremendous. He’s a true leader on and off the court, and we couldn’t be prouder of him. He’s put himself in a position to be a McDonald’s All-American through his hard work in the offseason.”
During his September visit to East Lansing, Jervis had the chance to meet several former Spartan players now in the NBA. “The atmosphere was great,” Jervis said. “The players welcomed me with open arms. Playing against those NBA guys and getting advice from them — it was just great.”
When asked what message Draymond Green shared, Jervis recalled:
“He was like, ‘We develop pros. We win.’ It’s just a great atmosphere and a family-like school.”
The Spartans have already received commitments from guard Carlos Medlock Jr. (5'11") and power forward Julius Avent (6'7"), and remain in the mix for five-star center Ethan Taylor, a 7-footer from Missouri ranked No. 23 nationally.
Landing Jervis marks the third four-star recruit in Michigan State’s upcoming class, continuing Izzo’s trend of balancing veteran leadership with high-upside young talent.
Tom Izzo’s recruiting prowess shows no signs of slowing down — and Jervis could be another foundational piece in keeping Michigan State among college basketball’s elite.
