"They have to have good food"- MSU target Jordan Scott sets criteria for future school ahead of official commitment
Four-star Jordan Scott chose MSU, Virginia Tech, and Maryland as his top three favorite programs to play for next year. Now, as the 6-foot-7 small forward nears his final decision on October 10, it can potentially be Tom Izzo’s first recruitment of the 2025 class.
For Scott, all three programs carry a similar energy in their culture. So, when Sports Illustrated’s Michael France questioned him about his new home, the top-60 prospect in the 2025 class disclosed his priorities.
"I would probably say a place that's going to work me," Scott said. "I'm a big guy on hard work, so I don't want to go to a place that's going to push me, help me be a better player and help me be a better person off the court as well. I think another thing that is a non-negotiable is that they have to have good food."
Currently, experts project Jordan Scott to land with MSU, including names from 247Sports and even the Maryland Terrapins.
Scott visited Terrapins and Virginia Tech Hokies in September 2024. He visited the Michigan State Spartans staff on October 4, where he experienced the Spartans’ Midnight Madness and Izzone Campout traditions.
Maryland currently has two commits in the 2025 class (Christian Jeffrey and Marcus Jackson), while the Hokies are also looking for its first recruit.
What will Jordan Scott bring to the roster?
Despite his frame, Scott can handle the ball, pass it to the open man, and score from all three levels. The big wing has a huge upside on both ends of the floor. While he already has cashed into the concept of team-first, he is also a tenacious rebounder, has good defensive acumen, a great feel of the game, and an improving 3-point shot.
However, Jordan Scott’s physicals are still strowing, which could create problems at the start of his college career. While it has already disabled him to impose himself as one of the top prospects in his class, it can also affect his ability to play or finish through contact.
Nevertheless, Scott can utilize this stretch to hone his decision-making and passing vision. While he is not a pure shooter, he can still translate his long-range touch to college right away, alongside the knack for taking smaller guards to the post.