For much of the recruiting process, it appeared that Jalen McDaniels was a lock to land in his home state of Washington. Wednesday night, the 4-star power forward flipped the script by announcing his commitment to San Diego State on Twitter:
I've decided to close my recruitment. And I am officially committed to San Diego State University #GOAZTECSu203cufe0f♦ufe0f pic.twitter.com/icfWtvcDGW
— Jalen McDaniels (@IAM_JBOOGIE5) September 10, 2015
McDaniels is considered the 117th overall prospect and No. 25 power forward in the Class of 2016, per 247Sports' composite rankings.