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DeAndre Ayton, the top-ranked boys basketball recruit in the country, has chosen Arizona over Kentucky and Kansas.Ayton entered the summer listing only Kansas as a school of interest, but he said the Wildcats made up ground due to the relationship the staff built with both him and his mother, Andrea.?The 7-foot-1, 245-pound Ayton is a native of the Bahamas who attends Hillcrest Academy in Phoenix.Its close to home, and I really built a great relationship with Coach [Sean] Miller and [Joe] Pasternak, Ayton told ESPN. Its important to me for my mom to see me play -- and to be close to her.Ayton moved to San Diego in the seventh grade from Nassau, and he is in his second season at Hillcrest.There has been speculation that Ayton could be the next big-time high school standout to play overseas instead of in college. However, he told ESPN that wont be the case -- and that he is focused on playing at Arizona.College is a must, he said. My family wants me to go to college. Its important for me and my mom. I want to go to Arizona and win a national championship. Arizona won its only national title 20 years ago -- and Id like to help bring another one to Tucson.Ayton, 18, has been considered the best player in the 2017 class since dominating against older players at the LeBron James Skills Academy during the summer of 2014. He is an athletic, skilled big man who is versatile enough to play in the post and also step out on the perimeter and make shots. He compared his game to future NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett.Every time I watch him, I see that fire he plays with, Ayton said. Thats the same fire I have.Ive seen him grow a ton in the last year, even in the last three months, Hillcrest coach Kyle Weaver said. Hes become a leader. Theres no one Id rather go to battle with than DeAndre. He has such a bright future, and Arizona will certainly have a chance to win a national title with him in the fold.Ayton averaged 20.1 points and 11.9 rebounds on the Nike EYBL circuit this past spring and summer, including posting a 25-point, 12-rebound performance against Wendell Carter, the No. 1 power forward in the Class of 2017.The top two prospects in the senior class are now already committed, with Ayton joining No. 2 Michael Porter Jr., who committed to Washington in July.Ayton is the second commitment in the 2017 class for Arizona. The Wildcats also landed ESPN 100 guard Alex Barcello in late August. Miller has recruited a top-seven class in six straight seasons and is now in good shape to end up near the top of the rankings once again.Ayton is the first No. 1 prospect to commit to Arizona since ESPNs database began in 2007. Hes the first top-five prospect to commit to the Wildcats since Miller reeled in Kaleb Tarczewski (No. 4) and Aaron Gordon (No. 4) in back-to-back classes in 2012 and 2013, respectively. . The Redskins announced Monday that the quarterback who led the team to the Super Bowl championship in the 1987 season will serve as a personnel executive. . It just didnt show when he hit the ice. Berra made 42 saves and Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. .Y. -- Marcell Dareus and the Buffalo Bills defence made life miserable for Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco. . The giant slalom world champion slipped during her first run in the morning, landing on her back and then twisting forward before getting her leg caught in the protective material on the side of the slope. . -- Linebacker Myles Jack ran for four touchdowns, defensive end Cassius Marsh caught a scoring pass, and No.West Brom moved into the top half of the table with their biggest Premier League win in more than two years as they defeated Burnley 4-0. After scoring his first goal for the club in their 2-1 victory at Leicester in their previous outing, Matt Phillips notched his second just four minutes into the contest at The Hawthorns. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! His fellow Scotland internationals James Morrison and Darren Fletcher also struck before half-time to kill the match as a contest. The excellent Salomon Rondon then got a fourth as Albion matched their 4-0 scoreline from September 2014, also against Burnley, to move up into ninth place.Both sides went into the fixture off the back of valuable wins in their previous outings but it was West Brom who built on theirs. James Morrison of West Brom (left) celebrates with Salomon Rondon Phillips had been the matchwinner at the King Power Stadium and continued from where he left off - albeit his opener was a gift from the visitors.Chris Brunt released Morrison down the right and his cross was intercepted by Dean Marney, but he succeeded only in playing the loose ball to the former QPR forward.Phillips then took a touch to control before turning round and firing high into the net from close range to give the hosts an advantage they never looked like losing. Rondon scores West Broms fourth goal Burnley tried to respond but Scott Arfields volley from a tight angle was tame, Steven Defours shot was blocked and Jeff Hendrick lifted just wide of the post.West Brom made them pay for their misses in ruthless fashion as they poured forward and Rondon showed great upper body strength to hold off Michael Keane and set up their second.He played Morrison clear and the midfielder waited before picking his spot low past Heaton with a really smart, curled finish. Phillips puts West Brom 1-0 up against Burnley It suddenly seemed such a long way back for Burnley and even Heaton made an uncharacteristic mistake as he passed to Morrison only to feel relief as he screwed high and wide.A third was coming, however, and after Rondon drilled a fierce volley just over after being supplied by Allan Nyom, it was Fletcher who got it.Phillips was the creator on the left, bursting away from Matt Lowton before crossing to the back post and finding the former Manchester United player, who bundled in his first of the campaign. Phillips holds off Micchael Keane at The Hawthorns Burnleys reply was meek after the break and it was fitting the final goal of the night went to Rondon.ddddddddddddOne of the most improved forwards in the Premier League, his all-round play had been terrific and although his strike went in via a deflection, it was richly deserved.Phillips and Morrison combined on the left to feed Nyom and his cut-back found Rondon, who controlled then steered in off Ben Mee. Rondon was impressed with his side during their 4-0 win There were chances for a fifth as West Brom finished strongly on a night when a Tony Pulis team scored four times in a Premier League match for just the third time.Brunts long-range volley went past, Hal Robson-Kanu almost poked in a wicked cross from the Northern Irishman and Heaton tipped an attempt from Craig Gardner wide.The final whistle saw Burnley drop a place to 12th. They have just one goal and one point from their away games this season. Sean Dyche says his side played into West Broms hands West Brom: Foster (6), Dawson (6), McAuley (6), Evans (6), Nyom (7), Yacob (7), Fletcher (7); Brunt (8), Morrison (8), Phillips (7), Rondon (9)Subs: McClean (4), Robson-Kanu (3), Gardner (2)Burnley: Heaton (7), Lowton (5), Keane (5), Mee (5), Ward (4), Arfield (5), Hendrick (5), Defour (4), Marney (4), Gudmundsson (5), Vokes (4)Subs: Barnes (5), Gray (3), Boyd (2)Man of the match: Salomon Rondon Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. Hurry, offer ends December 4! ' ' '
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