Tom Izzo and Michigan State have the No. 1 recruiting class for 2026, but the Hall of Famer isn’t done hunting for elite recruits in future cycles to help him win No. 2.
While being able to recruit nationally is much more important in college basketball, securing the top recruits from the state also has to be a top priority. Unlike football where you can focus on one region to get most of your recruits, basketball recruiting is much different. The best players are usually spread out, and rarely will you have a wealth of top targets in one specific area.