Austin Wiley, one of the top power forwards in the Class of 2017, announced Saturday that he plans to play college basketball at Auburn.
Jeff Borzello of ESPN confirmed the coveted recruit's decision. Phillip Marshall of 247Sports reports Wiley is following in the footsteps of his parents, who were both basketball stars with the Tigers, because it's the place that made him most comfortable.
"It's just the place, the atmosphere, the fans, the coaching staff," Wiley said. "Everything seemed perfect. For me, it's the perfect place to play basketball."
The son of Vickie Orr Wiley and Aubrey Wiley also told 247Sports that the vibe he received from Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl played a key role in the choice.