Freshman Medlock Stuns Spartan Court from Day One
Carlos Medlock Jr. arrived on Michigan State’s hardwood with a bang, dropping 22 points in his Moneyball Pro-Am debut behind two triples and eight two-point buckets. Tasked with backing up All-American Jeremy Fears Jr., Medlock showcased a scoring-first combo-guard skill set that could coexist alongside Fears’s pass-first game. Coaches hope to integrate him in a half-court offense, balancing bench bursts with potential spot starts. His smooth fadeaway over fellow freshman Jasiah Jervis hinted at a fearless freshman ready to shake up rotations.
In a move reminiscent of recruiting a Swiss Army knife to cut the cheese at midnight, MSU brought in Medlock as if Izzo found him hacking the recruiting database with cheat codes. Watching college kids “compete” in a laid-back summer league where defense is optional is like praising a kid for being the tallest at a kindergarten picnic. But hey, if dropping 22 feels like the second coming of Magic Johnson against JV defenders, build that monument atop the bench, right? Next stop: carving out a freshman legacy before fall practice even starts.
McCray: Spartans’ Secret Kick-Return Genius (or Liability)?
Pat Fitzgerald inherits a Spartan special-teams mess, including filling the void left by punter Ryan Eckley. With kick-return duties up for grabs, receiver Chrishon McCray—already quarterback Alessio Milivojevic’s leading target—emerges as the front-runner. McCray’s East Lansing experience and reliable hands make him the safe veteran pick, though extra touches risk injury. One proposed solution: a midseason handoff to a younger returner after McCray mentors up a successor, balancing consistency with risk management.
Nothing screams “we’re rebuilding” like picking your top wideout to moonlight as a human pinball in the return game. It’s like asking your star chef to double as dishwasher—sure, he can do both, but do you really want him scrubbing plates? If McCray sprains an ankle chasing kickoffs, expect Fitzgerald to consult a mystic or sacrifice a kicker to the football gods. At least it’s cheaper than free agency.
Gadget Guy Gulker Could Rewrite Spartan Playbook
Carson Gulker, the Ferris State Swiss Army Knife, ranks No. 22 on MSU’s 2026 Top 30. A six-year senior who’s lined up as QB, RB, and tight end, he offers Big Ten coordinators nightmares with 16 TD passes, 50 rushing scores, and seven receiving touchdowns at D-II. Fresh off a perfect 16-0 national title, Gulker brings gadget versatility to a Spartan TE room lacking proven options, promising trick-play explosiveness and defensive hesitation every snap.
Bring on the gadget plays! Because nothing says “Big Ten dominance” like reinventing the playbook every Saturday with your very own Swiss Army Knife. If he’s not throwing jump-passes from the backfield, he’s catching them from the huddle—next up: sending him out for halftime snacks. Opponents won’t know whether to blitz or broadcast his highlight reel. Meanwhile, MSU fans can savor the suspense: will this be the season Quincy Carter reincarnation finally materializes, or just another viral blooper on YouTube?
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