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MSU to MSU: Rocket Watts says he's transferring to Mississippi State

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Michigan State guard Rocket Watts works the floor against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Posted at 6:14 PM, May 22, 2021

and last updated 2021-05-22 18:14:18-04

Former Michigan State guard Rocket Watts has found a new MSU home: Mississippi State.

Watts announced his decision on Instagram Saturday after announcing in March that he would enter the transfer portal.

"Trust The Process," Watts wrote. "Never give focus on hate I receive I could achieve more than they can dream!!"

In 2020-21, his second season with the Spartans, Watts averaged 7.7 points and 2.7 assists in 22.6 minutes per game.

Watts, a Detroit native, joins Foster Loyer (Davidson), Thomas Kithier (Valparaiso), and Jack Hoiberg (Texas-Arlington) as former Michigan State players who have transferred to new schools this offseason.