Jaren Jackson to Michigan State

Jaren Jackson, a 6-foot-10 power forward from La Lumiere (IN), committed to Tom Izzo and Michigan State.

Ranked the No. 8 power forward in the Class of 2017 by 247Sports.com, he also considered Georgetown, Maryland, Notre Dame and Purdue.

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– Jaren Jackson Jr. (@therealjnari_) September 15, 2016

Jackson is Michigan State’s first Class of 2017 commit, though they remain in the mix for several high-profile players, including Brian Bowen, Gary Trent Jr. and Nojel Eastern.

“Jaren is as high a character kid as there is in the country,” La Lumiere coach Shane Heirman said. “From a basketball perspective, he is extremely skilled, competitive and has unlimited potential.”

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