One of Ohio State's top 2023 targets is headed to Michigan State.
Xavier Booker, a 6-foot-11 power forward and a five-star prospect per multiple recruiting sites, chose Tom Izzo and the Spartans over the Buckeyes and several other programs Saturday. Booker previously listed Ohio State among his top 10 schools.
Xavier Booker, the No. 6 overall prospect in the 2023 class, has committed to Michigan State, he tells @On3Recruits.
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) July 30, 2022
Becomes the Spartans highest-ranked recruit since Jaren Jackson in 2017.
In-depth interview with Booker on his decision: https://t.co/OgImP8cWcE pic.twitter.com/5dYfnIVVv7
Ohio State has two commits in its 2023 class, including four-star guard George Washington III and four-star center Austin Parks.