Cam Ward Reveals Why He Chose Michigan State
Michigan State freshman forward Cam Ward is primed for a strong season with the Spartans to kickstart his collegiate basketball career. He joined a recent podcast and discussed the main reasons why he chose the Spartans over the rest of the country.
Ward joined “The Twin Take” podcast with twin brothers, Luke and Jackson Hershey, young avid sports fans who took time last week to talk with Ward about his upbringing, realization of stardom and what sold him on becoming a Michigan State Spartan.
The two-time Gatorade Player of the Year and Maryland state record holder for career points (2,618 points) revealed three key reasons why he decided to come to East Lansing. One of MSU’s top recruiting tools comes from the bench but is not a player.
Head coach Tom Izzo is a national attraction for players around the country due to his legendary status and consistent greatness. Ward wants to learn the game and be coached with an equal level of hardship and love.
“Everything, honestly,” Ward said. “Kind of like you said, who wouldn’t want to play for Coach [Tom] Izzo? I mean, he might be the best coach ever, honestly. … He’s the best coach in the country, he won Big Ten coach of the year, he’s such a personable guy. He has a good relationship with his players, he’s a players’ coach. So, first of all, who wouldn’t want to play for Izzo? Second of all, it’s a great program, great history, great tradition.”
