2016 big man Nick Ward verbally committed to the Michigan State Spartans and becomes the first commit for MSU's 2016 class
Thank you to all the coaches who have recruited me, however I have decided to commit to The Michigan State University. #Spartandog
— Nick ward (@best_at_hoopin) April 30, 2015
Less than three weeks after Michigan State picked up a commitment from Indiana big man Caleb Swanigan, they received another commitment from 4 star Ohio big man Nick Ward. Ward is currently ranked #47 by ESPN, #68 by 247Sports, #69 by Rivals, and #72 by Scout.