The college basketball transfer portal has struck again, and Michigan State fans are not happy about it. For the second consecutive year, LSU head coach Will Wade has poached a starting shooting guard from the Spartans—this time, Divine Ugochukwu.
It's a familiar and frustrating story for MSU faithful. Last year, Wade, then at NC State, lured Tre Holloman away from East Lansing. That move didn't pan out well for Holloman, and now Wade—back at LSU after a rocky exit from NC State—has convinced Ugochukwu to follow the same path. On Thursday, Ugochukwu announced his commitment to the Tigers, reigniting a bitter rivalry between Spartan fans and Wade's recruiting tactics.
The reaction on social media was swift and fiery. While some fans expressed disappointment at losing Ugochukwu, the majority directed their anger at Wade, accusing him of selling the same "believe in you" pitch that landed Holloman. Many pointed out that Holloman's career stalled under Wade, and they fear history will repeat itself for Ugochukwu.
One fan summed it up perfectly: "I remember the last time an MSU guard transferred to a Will Wade team. Poor Divine." Another added, "This dude just got sold the same pitch as Tre Holloman by the same scumbag coach… when will they learn?"
The sentiment is clear: Spartan fans are tired of seeing their talent lured away by a coach they deeply distrust. As one user put it, "Keep Will Wade away from Carlos Medlock Jr."—a plea to protect future MSU stars from the same fate.
For now, Ugochukwu is off to Baton Rouge, but the scars from Holloman's transfer remain fresh. Michigan State fans can only hope this story ends differently—but they're not holding their breath.
