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Monday / November 18.
  • UNLV Transfer Ben Carter Picks Michigan State

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    UNLV transfer Ben Carter has chosen his new destination.

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    The 6-foot-9 Carter, who turns 22 in August, will be eligible immediately. He averaged 8.6 points and 6.0 rebounds last season for the Rebels.

    Carter joins a loaded recruiting class at Michigan State that includes Miles Bridges, Cassius Winston, Josh Langford and Nick Ward.

    “This is not an easy decision, but I truly believe Michigan State is the right decision for me,” he told RunRebs.com. “During this process, I’ve gotten to know and respect Tom Izzo, and playing for one of the most legendary coaches in college basketball history will be one of the greatest experiences of my life. And with everything I’ve been through in my career, I couldn’t pass up the chance to play for a team with real national championship hopes.

    “I will always carry Las Vegas in my heart. I appreciate all the support I received from UNLV and from the fans during my time here. When my college career is over and it’s time to settle down, I plan to live the rest of my life here. This is and always will be home.”

    Michigan State still wants uncommited 6-foot-10 power forward Taurean Thompson to visit, Brewster (N.H.) Academy coach Jason Smith told SNY.tv. The Spartans recently offered Thompson, who took a visit to Syracuse last weekend and is also considering Georgetown, UConn, Seton Hall and Providence.

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    Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.

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