The advent of the Avent age of Michigan State basketball is about to dawn in East Lansing next year.

Tom Izzo’s recruiting mojo continued as the Spartans landed a commitment from four-star wing Julius Avent on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Avent announced his decision on social media.

The product of Bergen Catholic High in Oradell, New Jersey, picked the Spartans over finalists Seton Hall and Xavier, as well as Providence and Penn State among other offers. The 6-foot-8, 220-pound Avent is rated the No. 78 player overall and No. 13 power forward nationally, according to 247Sports' composite rankings.

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