Ten potential transfer centers Michigan State basketball could pursue

The craziest part of the college basketball calendar is here, with the transfer portal officially opening, and the sport’s version of free agency and roster management getting fully underway. Michigan State won’t be a stranger to the portal this year, with the coaching staff knowing the roster holes they must fill in order to make themselves a true Final Four contender next season.

A position that is most obviously known as a key to Michigan State’s future success is the center spot. With Carson Cooper departing the program, and the depth that follows being youthful and not totally ready for the biggest stage, the Spartans must find themselves a starting caliber center in the transfer portal.

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While a starting quality center is at the forefront of the discussions, it is not out of the realm of possibility that the Spartans add a second center, to give some veteran depth to the unit.

Here, we are going to list potential prospects in the center market, both starting caliber and that could fill depth needs at the position:

Aiden Sherrell (Alabama)

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Aiden Sherrell (22) dunks past Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Luke Bamgboye (9) in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

The most obvious candidate for this list, Alabama transfer Aiden Sherrell might be the No. 1 want from all of Spartan nation. A Detroit (MI) native, the Spartans were in heavy pursuit of the big man before he committed to the Crimson Tide out of high school.

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Sherrell spent two years at Alabama, and in this most recent year, averaged 11.1 points 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game. He is someone that not only can provide offense and rebounding, but he fits the bill defensively and would fit right into the MSU defense while adding a high level of rim protection. Sherrell ranked 14th nationally in blocks per game.

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