Michigan State basketball will be well-represented on Team USA’s U18 squad next week with two Spartan signees making the roster.

See where Rob Dauster of The Field of 68 has the Spartans ranked in his latest preseason poll for the 2026-27 season

Tom Izzo spent Wednesday morning promoting the 2027 Final Four in Detroit as part of a Mackinac Policy Conference panel. About 12 hours later, the longtime Michigan State coach’s chance of making a run to be part of that field next season increased dramatically.

A pair of incoming Michigan State freshmen will represent America before teaming up in East Lansing. Guard Jasiah Jervis and center Ethan Taylor both made the final cut to be among the 12 players selected for USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team roster that was announced on Wednesday.

A look at the reasons Jeremy Fears Jr. is returning to MSU next season, why it makes sense, what it means for the Spartans, and his potential legacy.

Jeremy Fears Jr. withdrew his name from the NBA Draft and will return to Michigan State basketball for his redshirt junior season in 2026-27.

The Spartans are going to be ranked pretty high to start the 2026-27 season.