One of the most prized recruits of all-time for Michigan State basketball is transferring to a conference rival.
Former Spartan and five-star prospect Xavier Booker announced on Friday night that he will be transferring to UCLA. The news broke a few hours after one recruiting analyst submitted a crystal ball prediction for the Bruins to land this former McDonald’s All-American prospect.
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Booker had an underwhelming career with the Spartans, only starting five games during his two seasons at Michigan State. He averaged 4.3 points and two rebounds per game during his Spartan career.
Despite things not working out at Michigan State, Booker was still considered a fan favorite and appeared to always be committed to the program. So it’s somewhat bittersweet to see him leave for another Big Ten team.
With the Booker transfer news hitting social media on Friday night, there were some notable fan and media reactions. Check out some of the best reactions from across social media platform X on Booker’s decision to commit to UCLA:
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