Basketball: "Other" Lone Peak star commits to BYU
Brigham Young's basketball program has landed its first recruit from the class of 2009.
The Cougars have received an oral commitment from Nate Austin, the 6-foot-10 center from Lone Peak High.
I haven't been able to reach Austin yet today, but a source told me last night that Austin visited with BYU's coaches on Monday and then made the commitment on Wednesday.
Austin, of course, is not the most coveted junior at Lone Peak. That would be guard Tyler Haws, who has not made a decision yet.
Still, Austin's stock has risen the past few months because of his strong play in spring club basketball tournaments, especially in Las Vegas.
In one particular game in front of dozens of college coaches, Austin had 24 points and 22 rebounds.
Austin turns 19 in October of 2009 and is expected to go on an LDS Church mission before enrolling at BYU.
He was a member of Lone Peak's 5A state championship team in March, but his playing time was somewhat limited because the team had so many talented seniors.
Austin also had an offer from Utah State and was drawing interest from Boise State, Fresno State and others.
The Cougars have received an oral commitment from Nate Austin, the 6-foot-10 center from Lone Peak High.
I haven't been able to reach Austin yet today, but a source told me last night that Austin visited with BYU's coaches on Monday and then made the commitment on Wednesday.
Austin, of course, is not the most coveted junior at Lone Peak. That would be guard Tyler Haws, who has not made a decision yet.
Still, Austin's stock has risen the past few months because of his strong play in spring club basketball tournaments, especially in Las Vegas.
In one particular game in front of dozens of college coaches, Austin had 24 points and 22 rebounds.
Austin turns 19 in October of 2009 and is expected to go on an LDS Church mission before enrolling at BYU.
He was a member of Lone Peak's 5A state championship team in March, but his playing time was somewhat limited because the team had so many talented seniors.
Austin also had an offer from Utah State and was drawing interest from Boise State, Fresno State and others.
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