Weber State lands Clearfield's Thompson
Weber State jumped into the local basketball recruiting fray in a big way on Wednesday, landing Clearfield High senior Nick Thompson.
The 6-foot-9 Thompson verbally committed to Wildcats coach Randy Rahe, he confirmed to The Recruiting Trail earlier today.
Thompson, a second-team all-stater in 2006-07, had narrowed his choices to Pacific and Weber State before calling WSU head coach Randy Rahe with his decision.
"He was really, really excited," Thompson said. "He was yelling and all that. He was ectstatic."
Thompson also received offers from South Alabama, Wagner, Southern Utah, Pepperdine, Cal Poly, Northern Arizona, Pacific and Portland State.
He visited Pacific a few weeks ago, and took in-home visits from Weber State and Pacific coaches earlier this week.
"I've been leaning toward Weber State, so [after the visit] I did not see any reason to wait any longer," he said. "I wanted to commit before my senior season started so I could put a lot of focus into my last season of high school basketball."
Thompson, part of a military family who moved to Utah prior to his freshman year, averaged 15 points and seven rebounds a game last year.
He said he will sign his letter of intent with Weber State on Nov. 14.
Clearfield coach Curtis Hulse said Thompson is an excellent ball-handler for a big man.
"He just continues to improve," Hulse said. "He's got a lot of tools that will help him succeed at the next level."
Thompson is the fourth Utah prep product to commit in the last week. Lone Peak's Bracken Funk started the flurry by pledging to Fresno State. Teammate Justin Hamilton gave Iowa State his word on Monday, and Holton Hunsaker of Woods Cross committed to Louisiana Tech on Tuesday.
Brighton's Jace Tavita (Utah) and Sky View's Jordan Stone (Utah State) are also bound for Division I programs.
Who's next?
Look for Lone Peak's Josh Sharp to make a decision shortly.
Bountiful's Ben Aird has also drawn Division I attention.
Among the seniors who still have a shot at a Division I scholarship are Pine VIew's Louis Garrett and Alta's Taylor Brown.
The 6-foot-9 Thompson verbally committed to Wildcats coach Randy Rahe, he confirmed to The Recruiting Trail earlier today.
Thompson, a second-team all-stater in 2006-07, had narrowed his choices to Pacific and Weber State before calling WSU head coach Randy Rahe with his decision.
"He was really, really excited," Thompson said. "He was yelling and all that. He was ectstatic."
Thompson also received offers from South Alabama, Wagner, Southern Utah, Pepperdine, Cal Poly, Northern Arizona, Pacific and Portland State.
He visited Pacific a few weeks ago, and took in-home visits from Weber State and Pacific coaches earlier this week.
"I've been leaning toward Weber State, so [after the visit] I did not see any reason to wait any longer," he said. "I wanted to commit before my senior season started so I could put a lot of focus into my last season of high school basketball."
Thompson, part of a military family who moved to Utah prior to his freshman year, averaged 15 points and seven rebounds a game last year.
He said he will sign his letter of intent with Weber State on Nov. 14.
Clearfield coach Curtis Hulse said Thompson is an excellent ball-handler for a big man.
"He just continues to improve," Hulse said. "He's got a lot of tools that will help him succeed at the next level."
Thompson is the fourth Utah prep product to commit in the last week. Lone Peak's Bracken Funk started the flurry by pledging to Fresno State. Teammate Justin Hamilton gave Iowa State his word on Monday, and Holton Hunsaker of Woods Cross committed to Louisiana Tech on Tuesday.
Brighton's Jace Tavita (Utah) and Sky View's Jordan Stone (Utah State) are also bound for Division I programs.
Who's next?
Look for Lone Peak's Josh Sharp to make a decision shortly.
Bountiful's Ben Aird has also drawn Division I attention.
Among the seniors who still have a shot at a Division I scholarship are Pine VIew's Louis Garrett and Alta's Taylor Brown.
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