Charlotte Transfer Anton Bonke Emerges as Potential MSU Portal Target

The 7-foot-2 center averaged a double-double last season and could provide frontcourt depth for the Spartans.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:24pm

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Michigan State is looking to bolster its frontcourt through the transfer portal, and Charlotte center Anton Bonke has emerged as a potential target. Bonke, a 7-foot-2 big man, is coming off a productive season where he averaged 10.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. He has the ability to stretch the floor, making 34.2% of his 3-point attempts last season.

Why it matters

Michigan State is in need of a new starting center after the departure of its previous starter. Bonke's size, rebounding ability, and outside shooting touch could make him an ideal fit to fill that void and provide frontcourt depth for the Spartans.

The details

Bonke is coming off a strong season at Charlotte, where he started 32 of the 49ers' 34 games. He is an efficient scorer near the rim, making 61.8% of his 2-point attempts, and he is also a capable rebounder, ranking 40th nationally in offensive rebounding and 53rd in defensive rebounding. Bonke's ability to stretch the floor with his 34.2% 3-point shooting could also be valuable for the Spartans.

  • Bonke is entering the transfer portal after spending the 2025-26 season at Charlotte.
  • Michigan State is actively searching the transfer portal for a new starting center.

The players

Anton Bonke

A 7-foot-2, 270-pound center who spent the 2025-26 season at Charlotte, averaging 10.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.

Tom Izzo

The head coach of the Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team, who is looking to add frontcourt depth through the transfer portal.

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What’s next

Michigan State will continue to evaluate Bonke and other potential transfer targets as they look to fill their frontcourt needs for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Anton Bonke's combination of size, rebounding ability, and outside shooting touch make him an intriguing transfer target for Michigan State as they look to bolster their frontcourt through the portal.