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Big Ten Basketball: Analyzing top 15 players from 2019 recruiting class

By Joey Loose

MARIETTA, GA - MARCH 25: (L-R) Wendell Moore Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Matthew Hurt pose during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade)
MARIETTA, GA - MARCH 25: (L-R) Wendell Moore Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Matthew Hurt pose during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – APRIL 06: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the 2019 NCAA Final Four semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 6, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – APRIL 06: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the 2019 NCAA Final Four semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 6, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

7. Malik Hall (Michigan State – PF)

There are some incredible things expected out of Michigan State next season, and Hall could play a role in that excellence. The former high school star in Wichita garnered significant interest, visiting Purdue, Oregon, and Oklahoma before committing to the Spartans last month.

At 6’7, Hall has a solid build for both forward persons and does possess solid athleticism. He has the ability to make shots from all over the basketball court. He works well on the defensive end and showed off talent as a rebounder. There isn’t a particular part of his game that stands out, but he does pretty much everything well. This versatility provides a great tool for the Spartans, giving the team someone who can make long-range shots, dish out assists, and defend players in the interior.

The Spartans are going to be one of the best teams in the nation next season and Hall isn’t expected to come in and immediately dominate on the college level. He’ll play behind studs like Cassius Winston and Xavier Tillman while working on his skillset and frame. Hall could develop into a stud at the next level and was a fantastic addition to Izzo’s latest recruiting class. Look forward to watching Hall play all over the court, perhaps not even just at the forward positions.

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