As the dust settles on the 2026 NBA Draft, Michigan State fans are already setting their sights on the next big thing. The Spartan faithful are eager for a Tom Izzo comeback after facing some ribbing from rivals for not having a player drafted this year. But it looks like the tables might turn soon, and the ammo for rival fans will only last another year.
Enter Jeremy Fears, who’s already catching the eye of scouts as a projected second-round pick in the 2027 NBA Draft. While that’s a promising start, it’s Jasiah Jervis who’s really stirring up excitement. According to NBA draft experts, Jervis is shaping up to be a top-10 prospect in the 2027 class.
Jervis is the crown jewel of Michigan State's 2026 recruiting class, and his arrival in East Lansing is eagerly anticipated. The talented shooting guard from New York is expected to be a fixture in early NBA draft projections and a regular on big boards. Spartan fans are buzzing about the potential of having a go-to scorer in Jervis, a role that was sorely missed last season and one that Trey Fort was hoped to fill.
It's quite the leap for Jervis, considering he’s ranked as the No. 31 recruit in the 2026 class. But when draft experts talk, it's wise to listen. If they’re pegging Jervis as a top-10 prospect, it's time to get on board with the hype.
Jasiah Jervis could be Tom Izzo’s ticket to breaking a lottery drought that’s been lingering since 2018. That was the year Jaren Jackson Jr. and Miles Bridges both went in the top 12. Before them, Denzel Valentine was the last Spartan to snag a lottery spot.
Jervis might just be the player to snap this nine-year dry spell. There have been a few Spartans who seemed poised to end the drought, like Jase Richardson, who was a first-round pick for the Orlando Magic last year. Despite being projected in the top 14, Richardson’s measurements saw him slip closer to the 25th spot.
Then there was Max Christie, another shooting guard with lottery potential. However, Christie opted for the NBA after just one season, a decision that saw him drop to the second round. Had he stayed another year, his lottery dreams might have come true.
Now, it’s up to Jervis to change the narrative. With his talent and potential, he could be the one to avenge the Spartans who came close but didn’t quite make it to the lottery. Michigan State fans are ready, and they’re hoping Jervis is the key to a new chapter of success.
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