Social media reacts to MSU forward Xavier Booker transferring to UCLA

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One of the most prized recruits of all-time for Michigan State basketball is transferring to a conference rival.

Former Spartan and five-star prospect Xavier Booker announced on Friday night that he will be transferring to UCLA. The news broke a few hours after one recruiting analyst submitted a crystal ball prediction for the Bruins to land this former McDonald's All-American prospect.

Booker had an underwhelming career with the Spartans, only starting five games during his two seasons at Michigan State. He averaged 4.3 points and two rebounds per game during his Spartan career.

Despite things not working out at Michigan State, Booker was still considered a fan favorite and appeared to always be committed to the program. So it's somewhat bittersweet to see him leave for another Big Ten team.

With the Booker transfer news hitting social media on Friday night, there were some notable fan and media reactions. Check out some of the best reactions from across social media platform X on Booker's decision to commit to UCLA:

Xavier Booker will be moving across the country, but remains a Big Ten basketball player. He will be continuing his basketball and academic career at UCLA.

Best of luck and safe travels to Xavier! Thank you for your contributions in the green and white! https://t.co/avH075WDSy

— Emmett Matasovsky (@E_Matasovsky57) April 4, 2025

Early prediction on UCLA’s 2025-26 starting five:

Donovan Dent, Skyy Clark, Eric Dailey, Tyler Bilodeau, Xavier Booker

Bruins are banking that they can resurrect Booker like they did with Johnny Juzang when he transferred from Kentucky. https://t.co/6zZ5w5yu16

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 4, 2025

Need to see a Cam Ward vs Xavier Booker matchup at the Bres next season pic.twitter.com/mUfUHYS38b

— Eric (@DETszn) April 5, 2025

Wish him the best! Honestly shocked he decided to stay in the BIG 10 with his play style

— Takarri (@DrezTakarri) April 4, 2025

Xavier Booker playing for Mick Cronin of all people makes the least amount of sense of any portal rumor I've read, so it's probably likely to be true since nothing ever makes sense with the portal.

— Basketball Jones (@B1GBasketball1) April 4, 2025

Love Xavier Booker. He’s not a power conference starter yet

— Jordan Stocks (@StockTalks21) April 4, 2025

Bro transferred to Izzo Lite https://t.co/y9DQHBE4Qa

— ᗩᑎT ᗯᖇIGᕼT (@itsAntWright) April 5, 2025

UCLA's gonna mess around & win the B1G next year aren't they?

— NKY Bracketology - Sansom Sports Media (@BracketNky) April 4, 2025

Wish Book all the best but this will end up the top 3 oddest portal marriages this cycle. Maybe #1. He also will be back in the Brez next year with the schedule. Curious what stage that Cronin relationship will be in when he rolls back. https://t.co/ELwAHe123x

— DK (@SpartanHoops_DK) April 4, 2025

Good luck book!!!

— (@YLJaylenn) April 4, 2025

Playing for a coach that is just as salty as Izzo but threw his players under the bus in the early season…To play in front of dozens of fans….I guess the weather will be better.
Liked him when he was here and wish him well. Here’s to Kohler putting him in a blender next year

— Izzo4Prez (@JaylenRMabin) April 4, 2025

I think the Xavier Booker add is perfect for UCLA, especially if he can develop into a rim protector.

Two-big lineups with Tyler Bilodeau and Aday Mara/Will Kyle were effective because it masked Bilodeau's pick-and-roll defense woes.

Now, you add a big that can stretch the…

— Aaron Heisen (@aaron_heisen) April 4, 2025

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