A pair of future Spartans noticed a nice boost in the latest 247Sports basketball class of 2021 rankings update.
Jaden Akins moved up 19 spots from No. 83 to No. 64 overall, while Pierre Brooks II moved up 11 spots from No. 80 to No. 69 overall. Both also received a slight bump in their rating score from 92 to 93, according to Stephen Brooks of 247Sports.
MSU basketball signees Jaden Akins and Pierre Brooks II both moved up in today's 247Sports rankings update.
Akins jumped from No. 83 to No. 64 overall. Brooks went from No. 80 to No. 69. Both saw their ratings increase from 92 to 93.
— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) December 2, 2020
Akins is now listed as the No. 11 point guard and No. 2 overall prospect from Michigan in the class of 2021. Brooks is the No. 3 overall prospect from Michigan and No. 15 small forward in the class.
Along with Max Christie, Akins and Brooks both signed their National Letters of Intent in November. The trio made out a very impressive recruiting class for the Spartans, which ranks No. 6 in the country on 247Sports.
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