A Homecoming with Purpose
Gehrig Normand, a guard who last logged limited minutes for Michigan State, is set to continue his college career at Southern Methodist University. After a preseason injury sidelined him at Santa Clara, where he averaged just 0.6 points and two minutes per game in the 2024‑25 season, Normand is looking to reshape his trajectory.
The move brings him back to Texas, the state where he grew up in North Richland Hills. Returning home adds a personal dimension to his quest, as he hopes to contribute to SMU’s push for another NCAA Tournament appearance.
SMU’s roster is already bolstered by recent transfers, including Mady Sissoko, who moved to California, and Tre Holloman, now at North Carolina State. The Mustangs are viewed as a program on the rise, with coaching staff confident that Normand’s experience and local ties will strengthen their depth.
His transfer also reflects a broader pattern of Michigan State alumni seeking new challenges in the Atlantic Coast Conference, a shift that could reshape the conference’s competitive landscape.