West Valley's Lawton commits to Aztecs

Hemet West Valley shooting guard Eric Lawton has made a verbal commitment to San Diego State, espn.com has reported.

Here's what espn's Joel Francisco said about Lawton during the postseason:

"Before that game I had never heard of Lawton, but after his electrifying performance at the Honda Center, he must now be considered one of the elite two-guards in the West and a sure-fire Division I talent. Lawton does have a slight frame and there is question on how much weight he could add, but his Allen Iverson-esque scoring ability will attract many D-I programs. He has an explosive first step to the basket and remarkable hang-time as well. His jump shot is good and he gets great lift on it. Although he's a great scorer, he does have the passing savvy to one day play the point guard. In addition to all his offensive attributes he has the intangibles, including quick feet and long arms, to defend along the perimeter."

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