Michigan State basketball welcomed a new addition to its 2025-26 roster in a move that keeps things close to home. Denham Wojcik, son of MSU assistant coach Doug Wojcik, is transferring to the Spartans as a walk-on player. The announcement came shortly after Denham graduated from Harvard with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
The 6-foot-2, 178-pound Wojcik brings experience and familiarity to East Lansing. He spent the past four years at Harvard, where he played three seasons for the Crimson. In his most recent active season (2023-24), Wojcik averaged 1.8 points, 1.9 assists, and 1.7 rebounds in 15.6 minutes per game, starting four of his 28 games. After graduating from Indiana’s La Lumiere School, Wojcik’s collegiate journey included 64 career games and a reputation for steady play and team-first mentality.
His connection to Michigan State runs deep, beyond just his father’s role as Tom Izzo’s associate head coach. Denham participated in the Moneyball Pro-Am summer league alongside his brother Paxson, who played at Brown and North Carolina, giving him exposure to several MSU teammates. This familiarity could ease his transition into the Spartans’ roster dynamics.
Doug Wojcik, Denham’s father, has been a pivotal part of Izzo’s staff for many years, earning Big Ten Assistant Coach of the Year honors in March. His coaching pedigree includes head coaching stints at Tulsa and the College of Charleston, and he has been a trusted advisor in Izzo’s system since returning to Michigan State in 2018.
Denham Wojcik is the fourth transfer added to MSU’s roster this offseason and the second point guard to join the team. Earlier this month, the Spartans secured Divine Ugochukwu, a transfer from Miami (Florida), to back up starter Jeremy Fears Jr. Other newcomers include Trey Fort, a 6-4 shooting guard, and Kaleb Glenn, a 6-7 wing.
With the loss of Tre Holloman to North Carolina State and Jase Richardson to the NBA Draft, Wojcik adds depth and flexibility to the Spartans’ backcourt. Izzo’s history of embracing family connections—his son Steven walked on from 2019 to 2024—suggests Wojcik’s presence will blend seamlessly into the team culture.
The Spartans will begin summer workouts next week, giving Wojcik the opportunity to integrate into the squad and contribute to a program renowned for its discipline and resilience.
