Xavier Booker is bringing his basketball talent to East Lansing.

With the recently updated rankings coming out for the class of 2023, the 5-star center is Michigan State’s highest-ranked commit in the Tom Izzo era. Booker passes former Spartans great Shannon Brown, Jaren Jackson and Miles Bridges, according to the 247 Sports all-time player rankings.

The 6-foot-10, 205-pound center is the No. 3 ranked player and No.1 center in 247 Sports Composite Rankings. Per MaxPreps, Booker averaged 12.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He is Michigan State’s first 5-star recruit since Max Christie in the 2021 recruiting class. Booker also had offers from Michigan, Oregon, Auburn, Purdue, Indiana, Notre Dame, Gonzaga, Cincinnati and Ohio State.

According to the 247 Sports team rankings, Michigan State has the No.2 ranked class for 2023. The Spartans also have commits from 4-star Jeremy Fears out of Illinois and Coen Carr out of Georgia. Both players are the top-ranked players in their respective states.

This is a great sign for Michigan State basketball. Fans might have to wait for Booker and company, but the future for the program appears to be bright.