MSU basketball commit Thomas Kithier enrolls in Clarkston school district

What already figured to be a dominant Clarkston boys basketball team might be adding another Michigan State commitment to its roster.

Thomas Kithier, the 6-foot-8, 225-pound senior power forward who played the past three seasons at Macomb Dakota, has enrolled in Clarkston Community Schools, Wolves coach Dan Fife said.

Clarkston is the only basketball-playing high school in the school district. 

[Foster Loyer guides Dan Fife, Clarkston to Class A state title]

Fife, who in March guided Clarkston to its first Class A state championship, confirmed the enrollment but would not elaborate about Kithier’s eligibility. He said he didn't know whether Kithier's family had bought a house in the Clarkston area, a move that would help pave the way toward immediate eligibility with the MHSAA.

“I am not aware of that,” Fife said of the house.

Attempts to contact Kithier and Macomb Dakota athletic director Mike Fusco were not immediately successful.

Kithier, an all-state player the past two seasons, committed to Michigan State last August. He would join standout senior point guard Foster Loyer at Clarkston.

Loyer and Kithier played on the same AAU team (All-Ohio Red) last summer.

[Foster Loyer guides Dan Fife, Clarkston to Class A state title]

Loyer averaged 25.4 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals during his junior regular season. He scored 29 points in the Wolves' state championship win over Grand Rapids Christian.

Clarkston returns most of its team from last season, including 6-9 senior Taylor Currie, who is committed to Michigan.

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