He wanted to commit much earlier in the process than he did. But he didn't want to make a commitment before he got the blessing of his mother and father, both of whom live in North Carolina. He lives in Michigan with his grandfather.
His mother was able to come up and meet Michigan State coaches during the last week of school. She had some familiarity with the campus as she attended MSU for a year before transferring to Clemson. His mom is a Sexton grad, who was recruited as a track athlete by Michigan State. She ran track at MSU, then at Clemson.
His mom liked what she saw on the on unofficial visit. But he didn't commit at that time because they wanted to make it a family event back in North Carolina where Randle spends the summer.
His mother was able to come up and meet Michigan State coaches during the last week of school. She had some familiarity with the campus as she attended MSU for a year before transferring to Clemson. His mom is a Sexton grad, who was recruited as a track athlete by Michigan State. She ran track at MSU, then at Clemson.
His mom liked what she saw on the on unofficial visit. But he didn't commit at that time because they wanted to make it a family event back in North Carolina where Randle spends the summer.