Lightfoot announces for Kansas
Just moments ago, Mitch Lightfoot became the first player from the 2016 class to verbally commit to Kansas.
Mitch Lightfoot, the 6-foot-8, 210-pound power forward from Gilbert (AZ) Christian High School, has put an end to his recruitment. During a press conference at the 17th Annual Arizona Preps Fall Showcase, Lightfoot, verbally committed to Bill Self and the University of Kansas.
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Lightfoot, who originally committed to New Mexico on September 7, 2014, ultimately decided to re-open his recruitment in order to pursue other options. Throughout his recruitment, Lightfoot officially visited Stanford (5/28), Utah (9/3), Kansas (9/18), St. John's (10/2) and Arizona (10/10).
During his junior season at Gilbert (AZ) Christian High School, Lightfoot averaged 17.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 4.8 blocks per game.