Projecting MSU's Starting Five for Next Season

SG: Trey Fort

Fort is the latest transfer addition for the Spartans, coming from the Samford Bulldogs. Coming into his final season of eligibility, Fort's experience, coupled with his team-leading 14.6 points per game last season, makes him an instant starter for next year.

SF: Coen Carr

As impactful as Carr was last year, he is extremely deserving of a starting spot in 2025-26. He started just one of 37 games last year but has made immense strides in his offensive and rebounding game to become a starter.

Carr was the most electric player last season with his blockbuster dunks and absurd bounce to pull down offensive rebounds. This past season, Carr averaged 8.1 points on 61.1% with 3.6 rebounds per game and will be primed for an even bigger stride in his junior year.

PF: Jaxon Kohler

Kohler falls under the same category as Fears, likely to be a day-to-day starter for this team in his senior season. He started 34 of 37 games last year, averaging 7.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He will have one last ride at a national title and is going to be hungry for a stellar final year.

Kohler is going to at least start to begin the season in the same role that he played this past year, averaging 20.8 minutes per game. That number could go up, down or stay the same, depending on the bench rotation's production.

C: Carson Cooper

Cooper may have the highest ceiling of any player on next year's team not named Coen Carr. Cooper did not start one game in 2024-25, averaging 17.1 minutes per game. His production and playing time are certainly going to be improve as he will be the leader in the post for many young pieces.

The following are the expected bench rotation players for the Spartans next season.

Bench Rotation:

PG: The Spartans do not currently possess a second rotation point guard. Will they look to add through the portal once more?

SG: Kur Teng

SF: Cam Ward

PF: Kaleb Glenn, Jordan Scott

C: Jesse McCulloch

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