Gehrig Normand, a redshirt freshman guard at Michigan State, has announced his transfer commitment to Santa Clara in the West Coast Conference. The 6-foot-5 former four-star recruit from Texas did not see much playing time with the Spartans due to a preseason knee injury and a lack of rotation opportunities. Despite showing improvement as a player, Normand expressed a desire to be closer to home.
Michigan State, which recently lost in the Elite Eight, is also losing other players to transfer and the NBA draft. Coach Tom Izzo has already made some portal additions and has incoming recruits to fill the gaps left by departing players.
Normand’s move to Santa Clara gives him a chance to reboot his career and make a fresh start on the West Coast. Despite lacking the profile of being closer to home, Santa Clara provides an opportunity for Normand to showcase his skills and potentially earn more playing time.
With changes in the roster and new recruits coming in, Michigan State is making adjustments to continue their success in college basketball. Coach Izzo is looking to fill the gaps left by departing players and is actively recruiting new talent to strengthen the team for the upcoming season.
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