Michigan State Basketball: Spartans' Best Fits in Early 2015 Signing Period

It'll probably take a year or two, or maybe even three, before head coach Tom Izzo realizes which one of his 2015 commits best fits his Michigan State program. 

Granted, the veteran Spartans coach knows what he's doing, which is why he recruited (and received commitments from) Deyonta Davis, Kyle Ahrens and Matt McQuaid in the first place.

But players develop at different rates, and it'd be unfair to automatically assume that a 5-star prospect would be quicker to adapt than an unheralded 3-star would.

According to Verbal Commits, Michigan State has one scholarship remaining for 2015. But we'll start by analyzing the commits before covering the undecideds. 

Counting on Kyle

Remember the unheralded 3-star talk?

That was a direct reference to Ahrens, who has the skill set to develop into a reliable inside-outside option.

At nearly 6'6" and 200 pounds, the Versailles High (Ohio) star knows how to pick his shot from the perimeter, but he's also capable of throwing around size while grabbing rebounds, playing defense and setting picks. 

He's a project player, sure. The foundation is there, and Izzo will probably spend the next two years polishing Ahrens, who could be a gem by his junior year. As of now, he's a modestly rated shooting guard, ranked No. 44 at his position by 247Sports. 

Every class needs an Ahrens. Conveniently enough, those are the types Izzo loves. 

Is Deyonta the Next Adreian?

At 6'8", 205 pounds, Davis certainly resembles a freshman Adreian Payne, a long and lanky center from Ohio who developed into one of Michigan State's finest four-year players.

With a couple of years and a few meals, Davis should bulk up, gain strength and play in the way that made Payne a household name in Big Ten basketball. 

Fit-wise, Davis is there. He's the No. 1-ranked prospect in Michigan, per 247Sports, and the No. 23-ranked recruit of 2015; he's also the No. 5-ranked center, but he'll end up as a stretch 4 at Michigan State.

Again, Izzo recruits these guys for a reason, and it's safe to assume he saw a lot of Payne in Davis, who can handle the ball, pass, create his own shot and physically dominate on defense just like his predecessor. If Izzo follows the Payne plan, Davis will be a 15-point, 12-rebound, two-block-per-night threat for three years. 

Getting Matt's Max

So far, most know McQuaid as a sharpshooter from Texas. That he is—but there's more. He can knock down shots from just about anywhere, but he's also capable of taking the baseline all the way to the rim.

The 6'5", 175-pounder is deceptively aggressive and powerful. According to 247Sports, he's the No. 19-ranked shooting guard of 2015. 

I've mentioned this in the past, but I'll do it again to make a point: Think of what Nik Stauskas did at Michigan. The former Wolverines marksman needed just two years to morph into an NBA first-round draft pick. He went from stroking three-pointers to dunking on guys. 

I'm not saying McQuaid will be NBA-ready in two years, but I am saying he's cut from a similar mold as Stauskas, who went through one of the most impressive freshman-to-sophomore transitions in recent memory. 

On the Radar

Carlton Bragg is more of a wish-lister, but he's still worth discussing.

Should he accept Izzo's offer, he'd add 6'8" and 205 pounds of power to Michigan State's frontcourt. The Cleveland-area star is the No. 16-ranked prospect of 2015, per 247Sports, which says he has "cool" interest in Izzo's team. 

But his upside is obvious. You'll see that after watching the above highlight footage. 

Also highly unlikely to choose Michigan State, Caleb Swanigan, according to 247Sports, has "warmer" interest when it comes to joining Izzo's upcoming class. However, I've had several lengthy conversations with Spartan Mag's Paul Konyndyk regarding Swanigan, so I'm going with his information. 

That said, don't hold your breath—because the 6'8", 265-pound star from Fort Wayne (Indiana) Homestead probably won't be heading for East Lansing.

But he'd fit well. Really well, actually. 

He'd help re-establish a physical presence and attitude that's been absent since the days of Derrick Nix while giving the Spartans a surefire option in the paint, on the glass and above the rim.

As the No. 12-ranked prospect of 2015 and No. 3-ranked center, Swanigan would be worth every piece of Izzo's remaining scholarship. 

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Who is the best fit? Is he already committed, or has he yet to arrive? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.