Former Michigan State forward Xavier Booker wrote Friday that he’s transferring to UCLA, confirming earlier reports with a post on his social media account. The Spartans expected big things from the 6-foot-11 Booker when he arrived on campus in 2023-24.

Former five-star recruit Xavier Booker plans to transfer to UCLA after playing his first two seasons with Tom Izzo and Michigan State basketball.

Former Michigan State forward Xavier Booker is transferring to another Big Ten school. News broke on Friday evening that Booker is officially transferring to UCLA. One college basketball insider reported that he was expected to go to UCLA earlier on Friday and it became official a few hours later.