Wasatch Academy star Emmanuel Akot has decided to graduate early and join the University of Arizona men's basketball team for the 2017-18 season.
Akot tweeted his decision early Monday morning, and Wasatch Academy coach Curtis Condie confirmed the decision later in the day.
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— Emman (@emman_akot) May 22, 2017
Akot averaged 16.5 points for the Tigers, who finished the season 24-5 and ranked No. 17 in USA Today's Super 25 Expert Rankings.
Akot was ranked No. 21 in the Class of 2018 as a five-star recruit by ESPN, while Scout.com had him No. 15 in the Class of 2018 before he decided to re-classify.
Kevin Winters Morriss