Michigan State basketball lands Antonio Pemberton, a 5-star 2027 PG
Detroit Free Press • • sports
Key Points:
- Five-star point guard Antonio Pemberton committed to Michigan State, becoming the first recruit in the 2027 class for coach Tom Izzo.
- Pemberton, ranked No. 23 overall and No. 5 among point guards by 247Sports, chose MSU over seven other finalists including Kansas, UCLA, and Ohio State.
- A 6-foot-1 guard from Methuen, Massachusetts, Pemberton transferred to Masters Academy International to follow his coach and was named Gatorade Player of the Year for New Hampshire as a junior.
- Pemberton is praised for his maturity and scoring ability, particularly his mid-range game, and is considered the top guard prospect in New England’s 2027 class.
- His addition strengthens MSU’s backcourt depth, potentially filling the role of Jeremy Fears Jr., who tested the 2026 NBA Draft but returned to MSU, alongside other guard recruits like Kur Teng and Carlos “C.J.” Medlock.
