With college football's early signing period a little more than a week away, Michigan State football moved into flip mode Monday. The Spartans received a pledge from Zion Gist of Lincoln-Way East ...

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But Gist was being pursued by the Spartan staff regardless of Clarizio’s status. He had a fantastic senior season and his 6-foot, 205-pound frame is Big Ten-ready.

James Gist probably doesn't get enough credit for his Maryland basketball career. The former Terps big man ranks 21st in school history in scoring, 10th in rebounding and fourth in blocked shots.