Michigan State Adds Miami Transfer Guard Divine Ugochukwu

Michigan State men's basketball has secured transfer point guard Divine Ugochukwu from Miami (FL) to bolster its roster for the 2025-26 season. Ugochukwu, a 6-foot-3 combo guard from Sugar Land, Texas, averaged 5.3 points, 2.3 assists, and 1.9 rebounds over 28 games as a freshman, starting 16 of them, and is expected to serve as the Spartans' backup point guard. Despite his struggles with three-point shooting, his quickness, passing ability, defense, and ability to finish at the rim make him a valuable addition, especially after the departures of key guards Jase Richardson, Jaden Akins, and Tre Holloman. Ugochukwu joins fellow transfers Trey Fort and Kaleb Glenn, signaling coach Tom Izzo's continued reliance on the transfer portal to address team needs. With three years of eligibility remaining, Ugochukwu provides depth alongside returning starter Jeremy Fears Jr., helping Michigan State rebuild after losing its top scorers from last season's Big Ten championship and Elite Eight run. This commitment highlights Izzo's strategic use of transfers to maintain competitiveness.