Abdul Gaddy, a 6-2 point guard from Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma, announced tonight that he will sign with the University of Washington on Nov. 12, the first day of the NCAA's fall signing week.
It's going to be a great get for the Huskies. Gaddy is one of the two best prospects in the country at the position and will be a prominent member of the Press-Telegram's 2008-09 Best in the West team, which will be published on Nov. 9.
Gaddy originally committed to the University of Arizona (twice, in fact) but withdrew that commitment when Lute Olson announced he was retiring last week.
The kid said UCLA was the runner-up, for the second time. The lure of staying close to home was apparently too much this time, based on the quotes I saw from his father.
The Bruins will still be fine in 2009-10 at point guard, though, when Jerime Anderson --- a player Gaddy resembles in size, skill and feel for the position --- is a sophomore for Coach Ben Howland.
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